Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy

The death of any baby is a tragedy and every parent has the right to have such an event properly investigated. Project Indigo is the MPS response to Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI).

It is essential to acknowledge that the vast majority of these deaths are tragic events. Therefore our specialist police officers ensure that a balanced approach is taken to determine why a child has died.

We provide families with as much information as possible about our investigation and treat them in accordance with their
needs. This includes giving them a Project Indigo leaflet which offers support and advice (the leaflet is produced in other languages).

In addition, we share research from our investigations with the Foundation for the Study of Infant Death (FSID) and the Great Ormond Street Hospital to help better understand the causes and risks which can help reduce unexpected infant deaths.

For more information about Project Indigo please e-mail us at projectindigo@met.police.uk

Project Indigo Reports

We produce annual analytical reports using data from a variety of sources including police investigations, government reports and Child Death Overview Panels.

Exploring Risk and Vulnerability in London is a presentation given by the Metropolitan Police at the National Summit for the Prevention of Infant Deaths in June 2011. It is based on data and analysis from the 2011 Project Indigo Report.

Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy

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