Hunt for killer of girl, 2

Detectives yesterday launched a murder inquiry following the discovery of the body of a two-and-a-half-year-old girl.

Police said a post mortem examination was carried out on the youngster who was found dead at her home in the Meadows area of Nottingham yesterday.

Three adults are currently helping police with their inquiries but police have revealed no further details of the discovery of the body or whether the people being questioned are related to the child.