Councillor says Ipswich 'in shock' after baby murder probe

Colin Kreidewolf, who represents Westgate ward on Ipswich Borough Council, was reacting to news that police had launched a murder probe into the death of the baby at Wilbury House in Norwich Road, which is in his ward.

A huge police presence swooped on Wilbury House at about 12.35pm on Saturday afternoon after receiving reports of an infant being found outside a property.

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Suffolk police later confirmed the baby was declared dead at the scene, despite the efforts of paramedics.

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

Colin Kreidewolf, Ipswich borough councillor (Image: Newsquest)

Two men and a female were subsequently arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the incident and taken into police custody for questioning.

Mr Kreidewolf said: "It is a tragic event for Ipswich. I have spoken to a few people and yes, people are understandably quite shocked by it."

He did not know any details about the incident, but said he understood the property was a "multi-purpose accommodation" – though he did not know who was living there.

"Of course, it is a really tragic situation if a newly-born baby is found in these circumstances and something that concerns us all when you hear of this kind of event," Mr Kreidewolf added.

The building was surrounded by a number of police cars and vans on Saturday afternoon, with a police cordon put in place to seal off the driveway.

A police dogs unit and a forensics van arrived later in the afternoon.

The cordon was still in place outside Wilbury House on Sunday morning.