Five charged in connection with death of newborn baby girl in Sheffield
The incident happened over the recent bank holiday weekend in Sheffield
Five people have been charged following the death of a newborn baby girl in Sheffield.
On Sunday (30 August) - South Yorkshire Police responded to reports of a concern for the safety of a newborn baby in the Wincobank area of Sheffield. A property on Holywell Heights was searched by officers and the baby was located.
Sadly, despite the best efforts of emergency services, the baby girl was pronounced dead at the scene. A forensic post-mortem has since confirmed that she died as a result of stab wounds.
Detectives have been working tirelessly to pieces together the events which resulted in this tragic incident and yesterday evening (Tuesday 1 September) charged the below people with murder, causing or allowing the death of a child, and perverting the course of justice by taking steps to conceal the killing of an infant:
-Andrea Skopova, aged 20, formerly of Robey Street, Sheffield
-Peter Horvath, aged 19, of Holywell Heights, Sheffield
-Nina Horvathova, aged 37, of Holywell Heights, Sheffield
-Peter Horvath, aged 38, of Holywell Heights, Sheffield
A 15-year-old girl, who can't be named for legal reasons, has also been charged with perverting the course of justice
All five have been remanded into custody ahead of appearing at Sheffield Magistrates' Court later today.
Two women, aged 26 and 37, who were arrested on suspicion of murder remain on bail.
Detective Chief Inspector Tom Woodward said:
"This is a significant step in our investigation into the tragic circumstances that resulted in the death of this baby girl.
"I would like to thank our communities, who I know will have been deeply impacted by this traumatic incident, for supporting us as we work through this intricate investigation.
"We would ask the public to avoid speculating and posting information online about this case while the legal process takes it course. Protecting the integrity of the criminal justice process is crucial to us securing justice for this little girl."