Woman, 36, is arrested on suspicion of murder after newborn baby boy is found dead in woods
- Woman aged 36 arrested on suspicion of murder after a baby boy is found dead
- The newborn was found in woodland in Hythe, near Southampton on Thursday
- The woman has been arrested by Hampshire police and is being held in custody
A woman aged 36 has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a baby was found dead in woodland.
The body of the baby boy was found in Hythe, near Southampton on Thursday.
Hampshire Police have arrested the woman and she has been held in custody.
The body of the baby boy was found in Hythe, Southampton on Thursday. Hampshire Police (pictured above at the scene) have arrested the woman and she has been held in custody
Detective Chief Inspector Liz Williams said: ‘This is a difficult and complex investigation, and we have a dedicated team working hard to establish the exact circumstances of what took place.
‘Our officers are carrying out house-to-house enquiries in the area so if you do have any concerns, then please speak to them.
A woman aged 36 has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a baby was found dead. Police were called to woodland in Hythe, pictured above, on Thursday afternoon