3 Persons in Custody as baby found dead on Norwich Road ignites Ipswich murder probe

Three persons have been arrested in a murder probe launched after a newborn baby was found dead at a house in Norwich Road in Ipswich, United Kingdom, local police have confirmed.

Police got a call to Wilbury House in the road at 12.35pm on Saturday, a spokesman for Suffolk police said. Officers were alerted that a baby had been found outside a property on Norwich road.

Paramedics also attended the scene, but the baby was declared dead at the scene.

The death is being treated as unexplained and is under investigation.

Two men and a female have been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the incident and remain in police custody for questioning.

Detective Chief Superintendent Jane Topping, of Suffolk police, said: “This is a very sad and distressing incident and, at this time, our investigation into the circumstances surrounding the baby’s death is in its early stages.

“I would urge people not to speculate on social media as to the circumstances of this tragic event.”