Woman charged with murdering daughter in house fire

Richard BakerNorth West
News imageGMP Picture of Lesma. She is smiling at the camera.GMP
Lesma-Rose Wibier, who was four, died after the fire in March last year

A mother has been charged with murdering her four-year-old daughter in a house fire in Manchester.

Lesma-Rose Wibier died in hospital after being pulled from the fire at a house in Gateshead Close, Rusholme, on 2 March last year.

Carrin Wibier, 44, of the same address, has been charged with murder and arson with intent to endanger life.

She is due to appear at Manchester Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.

Wibier has been detained under the Mental Health Act since 3 March, Greater Manchester 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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