Woman is arrested on suspicion of murdering baby after police are called to Wembley home
- A woman arrested on suspicion of murder after a baby was found dead at home
- Police were called to an address in Wembley, North-west London, at 9.51am
- Despite efforts of ambulance service the baby was pronounced dead at scene
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a baby was found dead at a home in North-west London today.
Police officers were called to an address in Wembley at approximately 9.51am to a report of an injured infant.
Despite the efforts of the London Ambulance Service, the baby, who is believed to be less than a year old, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Following the death, a woman was today arrested and remains in custody.
Next of kin are being supported by specially trained officers.
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a baby was found dead at property on Preston road, Wembley, north-west London. Pictured: General view of Preston road
North West Commander Roy Smith said: ‘This is a tragic incident and my thoughts are with all those affected including the family and our first responders who rushed to the scene.
‘Whilst I know the effects of this death will reverberate throughout the local community, please be reassured that we are doing everything we can to investigate and, at this early stage, are not seeking any other person in connection with the death.
‘I would like to hear from anyone who feels they may have information that could assist our investigation to understand this horrific tragedy – please contact us on 101 and quote CAD1977 of the 22nd July.’
Police have said they are not currently looking for anyone else in connection with this incident.