Mother charged with murder after new-born baby death in Coventry

A woman has been charged with the murder of her new-born baby in Coventry.

West Midlands police discovered the baby - believed to be just a few days old - at an address in Raglan Street on Wednesday (6 March).

Officers say a post mortem took place but was inconclusive. Further tests will be carried out to establish the cause of the baby’s death.

21-year-old Jia Xin Teo was charged with murder and she appeared before Coventry Magistrates Court on Saturday.

She was remanded to appear before Warwick Crown Court tomorrow.

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