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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Josh Halliday North of England editor

Baby stabbed to death in Sheffield was found on top of washing machine, court told

Police guarding a house
Police were called to the Wincobank area of Sheffield on Sunday morning after reports of concern for the safety of an infant. Photograph: Iconic Media/SWNS

A newborn baby girl died from multiple stab wounds before she was found on top of a washing machine in an outhouse in Sheffield, a court has heard.

Two men and two women appeared in court on Wednesday charged with the murder of the newborn, named only as Baby S. She was found with 33 wounds from 15 separate stabbings when police were called to a property in the Wincobank area of the city on Sunday.

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