Father’s tribute to stabbed Jasmine
The father of an 11-year-old schoolgirl who was stabbed to death has said: “We are utterly devastated.”
Detectives are quizzing a 51-year-old relative of Jasmine Forrester over her alleged murder.
She lost her fight for life in hospital on Friday afternoon after she was found seriously injured at a property in Wolverhampton, police said.
Jasmine’s father, Simeon Forrester said: “This is a hugely tragic time for our family and the loss we feel is unexplainable. We are utterly devastated.
“Jasmine was a shining star and a huge part of us. We would really like to be left alone at this time while we come to terms with what has happened.”
The youngster was found just before 1am with injuries including a serious head wound after a neighbour heard a disturbance.
A post-mortem examination is expected to be held on Sunday.
A woman in her 80s also suffered a dislocated shoulder during the incident.
The house remains cordoned off to allow forensic experts to conduct an examination.
Superintendent Harvi Khatkar said: “This is an extremely distressing incident and our sympathies go out to everyone affected.
“But we do believe this is an isolated incident.”