Baby Found Seriously Injured in Leeds Park Dies; Mother Arrested
A shocking tragedy unfolded in Woodhouse Moor Park, Leeds, where a five-month-old baby girl was found in critical condition. Despite emergency hospital treatment, the infant sadly died. Her mother has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is in custody.
Police Launch Murder Probe at Woodhouse Moor
The baby was discovered one evening near the Robert Peel statue at the park’s Hyde Park Road entrance. West Yorkshire Police’s homicide team quickly cordoned off the area, carrying out intensive forensic work. Social media videos show police tape sealing off the site.
Detective Chief Inspector James Entwistle said: “The death of a child in these circumstances is a very tragic incident. We are carrying out enquiries to get a complete picture of what has occurred.”
Officers have appealed for anyone who was at the park that evening to come forward with information that might help.
Woodhouse Moor – Leeds’ Beloved Park Marred by Tragedy
Woodhouse Moor is one of Leeds’ most popular green spaces, just a mile from the city centre. It hosts around three million visitors a year, is famous for its five pathways meeting at the centre, and even holds a Parkrun every Saturday morning. The community is left reeling by the heartbreaking loss.
The investigation into the baby’s death is ongoing. Police vow to piece together exactly what happened in this deeply distressing case.
