Tributes were paid to “beautiful and intelligent” little Lesma-Rose Wibier, 4, who died after she was brought out from a burning home in Greater Manchester on Sunday
A “beautiful and intelligent” four-year-old girl who was killed in a horror fire in Rusholme has been pictured.
Little Lesma-Rose Wibier died after being brought out of the Greater Manchester property on Sunday. Tributes were paid to the youngster who was described as “the star” of her family.
“Lesma-Rose was the star of the family,” her family said. “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.”
In a statement, Greater Manchester Police said: “Lesma-Rose Wibier, aged four, sadly died following a house fire, after emergency services were called to Gateshead Close on Sunday, March 2.” Worshippers walked out of a Sunday service to offer help when news of the tragedy filtered through to members of the nearby Celestial Church.
They then returned to pray for the girl and her family. A 44-year-old woman, who was known to the girl, was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life, the Manchester Evening News reported.
She was later re-arrested on suspicion of murder. Police said the woman has been detained under the Mental Health Act and is awaiting further assessment at this time.
Detective chief inspector Charlotte Whalley from the force’s major incident team said no one else was being sought in connection with the investigation. She said: “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.”
