Twelve-year-old girl arrested after fatal stabbing in Melbourne’s west overnight

A 12-year-old girl has been arrested after a fatal stabbing in Footscray overnight.

Press PLAY to hear the latest from police

Emergency services were called to a pub in Barkly Street, after a 37-year-old woman’s body was found shortly before 2am.

Police say the girl was arrested at the scene and has been taken to hospital for assessment, where she remains under police guard.

Anyone who has any information on the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

Image: Eddie Summerfield/Nine