Carrin Wibier, 45, has been charged with murder following the death of four-year-old Lesma-Rose Wibier in a house fire in Rusholme, Manchester, on March 2
A woman has been charged with murder following the death of a four-year-old girl in a house fire.
Carrin Wibier has been charged with murder and arson with intent to endanger life in connection with the death of little Lesma-Rose Wibier in Rusholme, Manchester, in March. The 45-year-old, of Gateshead Close, Manchester, was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Manchester Magistrates' Court on Wednesday (January 7).
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: "The charge relates to the death of four-year-old girl Lesma-Rose Wibier at a house on Gateshead Close on Sunday 2 March 2025."
Lesma-Rose was pulled from the fire and taken to hospital, where she sadly died a short time later, the Manchester Evening News reports. Wibier has been detained under the Mental Health Act since March 3, police said.
Paying tribute after her death, the girl's family said: "Lesma-Rose was the star of the family. Anyone who knew her knew she was the most beautiful girl inside and out. 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."
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Men Media)Detective Chief Inspector Charlotte Whalley said at the time: "This awful incident has seen the tragic death of a young girl, and I would like to send my condolences to her friends and family. Numerous emergency services attended the scene and all did their utmost to save her. A woman has been arrested and I can confirm that she is known to the child.
"There is no wider threat to the community and no one else is currently being sought in connection with the investigation. These tragic incidents will of course naturally cause concern, but I want to reassure the public that we are fully investigating the circumstances of the fire, and will leave no stone unturned as we carry out this work."