A 51-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of murder and a woman in her 80s is also hurt in the incident.

Police presence in Kent Road, Wolverhampton after an 11 year old girl was stabbed and left with serious injuries. Picture by: Aaron Chown/PA Wire/PA Images
Image: Forensic experts are examining the scene in Kent Road

An 11-year-old girl - named by police as Jasmine Forrester - has died in hospital after being stabbed at a house in Wolverhampton.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the incident at a house in Kent Road on Friday.

Officers were called shortly before 1am after a neighbour heard a disturbance and found the girl with multiple injuries, including one to the head.

The 51-year-old suspect, who is related to the girl, is also in hospital receiving treatment for a cut hand.

A woman in her 80s suffered a suspected dislocated shoulder during the incident.

Police presence in Kent Road, Wolverhampton after an 11 year old girl was stabbed and left with serious injuries. Picture by: Aaron Chown/PA Wire/PA Images
Image: Police believed the stabbing was an isolated incident

Superintendent Harvi Khatkar said: "This is an extremely distressing incident and our sympathies go out to everyone affected.

"We are working to establish exactly what has happened, and fully understand the impact that this will have on the community.

"But we do believe this is an isolated incident, and we are not looking for anyone else.

"Extra officers will be out patrolling the area to offer reassurance to residents."

The house has been cordoned off to allow forensic experts to conduct an examination.

A post-mortem examination is expected to take place on Sunday.

West Midlands Police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.

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