A 44-year-old woman was arrested for arson after a 4-year-old girl died in a Manchester house fire.
A four-year-old girl was badly hurt, and sadly, she later died in the hospital from her injuries. It’s really heartbreaking.
Police arrested a 44-year-old woman, suspecting her of arson. She allegedly intended to endanger lives. The police said the woman knew the child, and they believe the community faces no further threat. It is still an awful situation.
Gateshead Close is still a crime scene, and officers are there investigating. They want to understand everything that happened. A detective spoke about the girl’s death, sending condolences to the family. Emergency services tried their best to help.
The detective confirmed the woman’s arrest and also repeated that the woman knew the child. They are still actively investigating. The police reassure the public they are looking into all aspects of the fire. They will investigate all circumstances to give answers.
The police ask for help from the public. They want people to share any information and to call 101 or use their online chat, referencing log 1314 of 02/03/25. People can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111.