A MUM has been charged with murder after an 18-day-old baby fell from a height.
were called to the scene, on Horseferry Road, at 7.30am on Saturday.
Floral tributes left at the sceneCredit: PA
A forensic investigator at the window of a property on Horseferry RoadCredit: PA
Officers responded to reports that a baby had fallen from a height from a residential property.
A spokesperson for the London Ambulance Service said the tragic tot was treated at the scene before being taken to a major trauma centre.
The newborn, just 18 days old, was sadly pronounced dead a short time later.
Zahira Byjaouane, 43, has now been charged with murder.
She has been remanded in custody and will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
Detective Chief Inspector Alison Foxwell said: “Our thoughts today are with the baby’s family.
“The death of an infant is always an extremely tragic occurrence, and officers are making urgent inquiries around the circumstances.
“At this stage, we believe the incident occurred within a domestic context, but we are appealing for anybody with information to come forward.”
Mourners have left floral tributes and toys at the scene this weekend.
Detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command continue to lead the investigation.
Anybody who witnessed the incident is urged to call 101, quoting reference 1596/14MAR.
The Met Police were called to the scene, on Horseferry Road, at 7.30am on SaturdayCredit: PA
Zahira Byjaouane, 43, has now been charged with murderCredit: PA
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