Police launch a murder investigation after a newborn baby is discovered dead in a bin

12 July 2024 , 14:27

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Investigations are ongoing at the scene ( Image: Marcin Nowak/LNP)

A murder investigation has been launched by the Met Police following the death of a baby girl in Camden, whose tiny body was discovered in a container

A murder investigation has been launched after a baby girl was found dead in a bin.

Met Police were called at around 2pm on Monday, July 8, to reports of a woman who had arrived at a hospital after giving birth. Officers attended a home in Taviton Street, Camden, where the tiny body of a newborn baby was found in a bin outside the address.

In the wake of the discovery a 29-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of child destruction and a man, 26, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder, child neglect and concealment of a birth. Both have been released on bail pending further enquiries.

Detective Chief Inspector Neil John, leading the investigation, said: “We have carried out a range of enquiries since the body of a newborn baby girl was recovered on Monday.

“Following forensic examination, we can now confirm the baby was delivered full-term inside a residential address and her remains were later recovered by officers from a refuse container outside the building at Taviton Street.

“This is a terribly sad and upsetting case for everyone involved and I would like to thank local residents for their patience as we continue with our enquiries and urge anyone with information to get in touch.”

A crime scene remains in place outside the home in London.

Local policing Detective Chief Inspector Sarb Kaur added: “I would like to reassure the public this was an isolated incident and while the passing of the baby is deeply upsetting, there is no wider risk to the community. Officers will remain at the scene while enquiries continue and any local residents with concerns can speak with those officers or contact their local neighbourhoods team.”

Anyone who has information relating to this incident but has not yet spoken with officers should call 101, quoting 4897/8JUL.

Elizabeth Baker