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Murder Probe Opened After 18-Day-Old Baby Dies in Westminster

A murder investigation is underway after an 18-day-old baby died following a fall from height in Westminster. A 43-year-old woman was arrested, and police seek information from the public.

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Murder Investigation Initiated Following Infant's Death

A murder investigation has been initiated after the death of an 18-day-old baby in Westminster.

Metropolitan Police officers responded to reports at 07:30 GMT concerning an infant who had fallen from a height at a residential property on Horseferry Road.

Subsequent to the baby's death, a 43-year-old woman was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.

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Detective Chief Inspector Alison Foxwell, leading the Met's investigation, stated: "At this stage, we believe the incident occurred within a domestic context, but we are appealing for anybody with information to come forward."

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