‘Baby Harleen’s murder was devastating’: Police chief speaks after mother gets life for killing daughter in West Bromwich
The lead inspector on the case of baby killer Zara Arsalan has commented on the investigation following her conviction.
Baby killer, Zara Arsalan, also known as Sharandeep Talwandi, of Floyer Road, Bordesley Green, has been sentenced to serve a minimum of 18 years in prison without parole following the death of two-month-old Harleen Bains in 2020.
Emergency services were called to the scene of Caddick Crescent, West Bromwich, in July, 2020, following reports that a baby girl was unresponsive after falling from her mother's lap.
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When paramedics arrived at the address, however, they found that baby Harleen's breathing was unstable and that she had a serious head injury. Sadly, she died from her injuries the next day.
A post-mortem investigation revealed that Harleen had multiple skull fractures, bleeding to the brain, fractured ribs and a fractured collarbone, injuries that were not consistent with a fall.
A murder investigation was launched, leading to the arrest, charge, and conviction of 31-year-old Zara Arsalan on February 20, 2026.
