Wigan 'murder': Man arrested over death of baby girl who suffered head injuries
'My heart goes out to those who loved this little girl,' says detective chief inspector
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A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a toddler in Wigan.
The baby girl was taken to hospital with head injuries on Thursday afternoon, prompting staff to contact Greater Manchester Police.
The one-year-old received urgent medical treatment but died on Friday.
Detectives are questioning a 32-year-old man over the baby's death and forensic teams are searching a property in the Shevington area of Wigan.
"All murder investigations are understandably upsetting but when it involves a child as young as this it's particularly distressing for everyone involved," said Jamie Daniels, the detective chief inspector overseeing the case.
“This tragic case will no doubt have an impact on all those who knew her as well as the wider community and my heart goes out to those who loved this little girl.
"We are currently trying to build a picture of what has happened in the lead up to this little girl's death and how she has come to sustain her injuries.
"Specially trained officers continue to offer their support to loved ones at this terrible time.
"While this investigation progresses we'd encourage anyone who might have information about this death to please contact us."
Anyone with information is urged to contact the police by calling 0161 856 9171 quoting reference number 1109 of 28/02/19 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.