Cops arrest man and woman after newborn baby found in Camden bin as murder probe launched
COPS have arrested a man and a woman after a newborn baby was found in a bin – with a murder probe underway.
Police in London were called just after 2pm on Monday to reports of a woman presenting at hospital who had given birth.
Officers scrambled to an home in Camden and searched the premises – finding a newborn baby’s body in a container outside.
A 26-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder, child neglect and concealment of a birth.
Cops also arrested a 29-year-old woman on suspicion of child destruction.
The pair have both been released on bail pending further enquiries by cops working on the murder probe.
A crime scene remains in place, Scotland Yard said in an update this afternoon.
Detective Chief Inspector Neil John 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 that the baby was delivered full-term inside a residential address.
“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.
“We will continue with our enquiries and urge anyone with information to get in touch.”
Anyone who has information relating to the probe but has not yet spoken with officers should call 101, quoting 4897/8JUL.
To remain 100 per cent anonymous call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.