The uncle of an 11-year-old girl has appeared in court charged with her murder.
Jasmine Forrester died in hospital on Friday hours after being found stabbed at a house in Kent Road, Wolverhampton.
Delroy Forrester, of Lower Villiers Street in Blakenhall, Wolverhampton, appeared at Walsall Magistrates' Court earlier.
The 51-year-old was remanded in custody to appear at Wolverhampton Crown Court on Wednesday.
The results of a post-mortem examination to determine the cause of Jasmine's death, which took place at the weekend, have not yet been revealed by police.
Jasmine was taken to hospital in a critical condition and died on Friday afternoon with her family by her side.
Det Insp Ian Wilkins, of West Midlands Police, said: "We are continuing to support Jasmine's family at this truly tragic time."
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