A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a ten-year-old girl.
West Midlands Police found the child at an address in Robin Close in Rowley Regis at around midday yesterday (4th March).
A 33-year-old woman – understood to be known to the girl – has been arrested and taken into custody.
Detective Inspector Dan Jarratt said: “A young girl has tragically lost her life and our thoughts are with her loved ones and all those impacted by this terrible passing.
“We know how shocking and distressing this will be for the community and we’ll continue to have a police presence and offer our support in the area over the coming days.
“A suspect has been arrested and detectives are fully investigating the circumstances around this sad death.”