BABY TRAGEDY
Newborn baby found dead in north London house after mum arrived at hospital – as cops arrest man, 26, over ‘murder’
The building is thought to be owned by a nearby university
A NEWBORN baby was found dead in a north London house by police after its mother had turned up at hospital.
Cops have now arrested a man on suspicion of murder after police investigated the grisly find in Taviton Street, Camden.
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A 26-year-old man was subsequently arrested at the house on suspicion of murder, child neglect and concealment of a birth
A Met spokesperson said: "Police were called at 14:06hrs on Monday, 8 July to reports of a woman presenting at hospital who had given birth.
"Officers attended a residential address in Taviton Street, Camden, where, following a search of the premises, the body of a newborn baby was found.
"A 26-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder, child neglect and concealment of a birth. He remains in custody at this time."
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Detective Chief Inspector Sarb Kaur said: “This is a very complex and sensitive case.
“At this early stage, we continue to work alongside the NHS to ensure the mother of the baby receives the necessary care in hospital.
“My detectives from Central North Public Protection team are working on a range of enquires and we await the results of forensic examination before we can establish the full facts of the investigation.”
The baby’s mother remains in a stable condition, police said.
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Two police officers remain outside the door of the house on Tuesday.
A large green industrial bin which is covered with a white protective sheet could be seen inside the cordon.
A red metal police battering ram is currently being used to prop the front door open - though it shows no sign of damage.
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The five-storey semi-detached Georgian town house is divided into private flats - locals say it is owned by the nearby University of London.
One person said: “It’s a residential building owned by the University. I don’t think it’s student accommodation, though - but people do live there.
“The police wouldn’t tell me about anything that happened though.”
The Met have put up a blue and white forensics tent outside the property close to the UCL’s campus and buildings,.
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A cleaner who also asked not to be named said that police cordoned off the Endsleigh Gardens side of the street around 4pm - preventing traffic from passing.
Neighbours remain inside the property.
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