The mother of a 22-month-old girl at the centre of a murder probe after she died on Sunday afternoon from unexplained injuries said her ‘world has been torn apart’.
Ella Rose Clover was rushed by ambulance from Somerton Avenue, in Wythenshawe, Manchester, to hospital after reports she was having a medical episode.
Medics could not save her life after her arrival and she was pronounced dead.
Tributes to toddler Ella Rose Clover have been made across social media
Jessica Booth said that Ella Rose was ‘an amazing little girl who no matter what was always smiling, she could walk into a room and light it up’
Ella Rose has been described by her family as the ‘funniest, cheekiest and most lovable little girl’ – they say none of their lives will ever be the same again
Police were called to the Wythenshawe area on Sunday afternoon following reports that a 22-month-old girl was having a ‘medical episode’
Police arrested a 34-year-old woman and a 28-year-old man on suspicion of murder in relation to Ella Rose’s death
A post mortem examination revealed Ella Rosehad unexplained injuries and detectives have now launched an investigation into her death.
A man, aged 28, and a woman, 34, who were arrested on suspicion of murder remain in custody for questioning, said Greater Manchester Police.
In a tribute to Ella Rose, her mother Pagan Clover said: ‘Mine, my family and friends’ world has been torn apart by the loss of our beautiful Ella-Rose.
‘Ella was the funniest, cheekiest and most lovable little girl and none of our lives will ever be the same again.
‘We are broken beyond words and would ask that our privacy is respected at this most difficult time and we are allowed to grieve in peace.’
A GoFundMe site has been set up for Ella Rose’s ‘final goodbye’ by her mum’s best friend Jessica Booth.
The appeal stated: ‘Ella Rose was such an amazing little girl [who] no matter what was always smiling, she could walk into a room and light it up, sadly on 21.01.18 Ella-rose grew her angel wings, this is a sad and devastating time for everyone who has had the pleasure to be part of Ella’s life, we’ve set this page up for any family and friends to make donations towards Ella’s final goodbye. Everyone loves you princess, sleep tight Bells xx’
The fund had reached £1,335 today, exceeding its target.
Ella Rose’s auntie Olivia paid tribute to the toddler on Sunday night.
She wrote: ‘So tonight we lost this beautiful little angel so proud to be your auntie you was such a strong little girl that did us all proud but your in a better and safer place now gorgeous! I hope you have lots of fun up there Ella Auntie Liv loves you so much.’
And commenting on news of the arrest last night, she added: ‘Such heart-breaking news! Where ever you are Ella I hope it’s in a wonderful place my little angel! Auntie Liv loves you so much! Doesn’t seem real at all.’
Ella Rose lived in Somerton Avenue in the south of Manchester
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