A tragic incident occurred in Notting Hill, west London, where a newborn baby boy was discovered dead in a carrier bag. The incident led to the arrest of a woman in her 30s, who is believed to be the baby’s mother. The Metropolitan Police detained the woman on Saturday on suspicion of concealing a birth, neglect, and infanticide. Currently, the woman is in the hospital under observation after being taken there for treatment following her arrest.
The woman arrested is receiving the necessary support, according to Supt Owen Renowden, as officers work diligently to unravel the events surrounding the baby’s death. The incident was reported on 25 March at Powis Gardens when officers were alerted to the distressing discovery of the baby’s body in a Marks & Spencer bag outside All Saints Church. Despite the efforts of the London Ambulance Service, the baby was tragically declared dead at the scene.
As the investigation progresses, the Metropolitan Police emphasized the importance of making arrests in cases like this to enable officers to fully investigate the circumstances leading to the baby’s death. At this time, a post-mortem examination is scheduled for later in the week, and officers maintain an open-minded approach to uncovering the truth of what happened. It is a heartbreaking situation that has deeply impacted the community and garnered widespread attention
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