Mum accused of daughter's house fire murder in court

A woman has appeared in court accused of murder and arson with intent to endanger life, after her four-year-old daughter died following a house fire.

Lesma-Rose Wibier died in hospital after the blaze in Rusholme, Manchester, on 2 March 2025.

Her mother, Carrin Wibier, 45, of Gateshead Close, Manchester, made a brief appearance at Manchester Magistrates' Court via videolink from custody.

She was further remanded in custody until Thursday, when she will appear at Manchester Crown Court.

Wibier confirmed her name, date of birth and address before District Judge Jane Hamilton told her the matters she faced were indictable only and had to be dealt with by the crown court.

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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