Peel Police arrest 23 year old woman after infant pronounced dead at Brampton residence

A 23-year-old woman is facing charges after an infant was found dead at a Brampton residence on Sunday night.

Peel Regional Police were called to a home in the area of Kennedy Road North and Williams Parkway at approximately 8:23 p.m. following reports of a medical emergency.

When emergency crews arrived, they located an infant who was pronounced deceased at the scene.

As the investigation unfolded, police arrested a 23-year-old woman and charged her with concealing the body of a child after birth.

Investigators have not released details about the relationship between the accused and the infant, and information surrounding the circumstances of the death remains limited.

Police say the investigation is still in its early stages and more information will be made available as it is confirmed.

Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to contact Peel Regional Police.