Greater Manchester PoliceA four-year-old girl who died following a suspected arson attack at a house in Manchester has been named by police as Lesma-Rose Wibier.
Emergency services were called to the property on Gateshead Close in the Rusholme area of the city at about 12:30 GMT on Sunday.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said a 44-year-old woman known to Lesma-Rose, initially detained on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life, had now been re-arrested on suspicion of murder.
Paying tribute to Lesma-Rose, her family said: “Lesma-Rose was the star of the family. Anyone who knew her knew she was the most beautiful girl inside and out.”
Lesma-Rose’s family added: “She always had a smile on her face and could put the same on others.
“She was such a smart and intelligent girl in her own unique ways, and she will be deeply missed by anyone who was blessed to meet her.”
The arrested woman has been detained under the Mental Health Act and is awaiting further assessment.
Lesma-Rose’s family have asked for privacy at this time, GMP said.
A force spokesperson said they were awaiting the results of a post-mortem examination by a Home Office pathologist to determine the cause of Lesma-Rose’s death.
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