The girl seriously injured in an incident in Wolverhampton in the early hours of today has died in hospital this afternoon and has been named as 11-year-old Jasmine Forrester.

Police were called to Kent Road just before 1am this morning after a neighbour heard a disturbance.

Officers found Jasmine inside the address with multiple injuries, including a serious head wound. 

She was left in a critical condition, but lost her fight for life in hospital this afternoon.

The 51-year-old suspect, who is related to the youngster, has been taken to hospital for treatment to a minor injury. At this stage, he remains under arrest on suspicion of murder.

A post mortem is expected to be held on Sunday.