In a tragic incident unfolding in Melbourne, Australia, a 12-year-old girl has been arrested and charged with murder.
The authorities reported that the young girl allegedly stabbed a 37-year-old woman to death in the early hours of Thursday morning in the inner-city suburb of Footscray on Barkly Street.
The victim was discovered deceased shortly before 2 a.m., and while the relationship between the girl and the woman remains undisclosed, the police have not released their identities. Motive for the attack is unknown at this time.
The 12-year-old suspect has been charged with one count of murder and is remanded to appear before a children’s court in the future. The investigation is actively ongoing.
