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A 12-year-old girl has been charged with murder after a woman was stabbed to death in a Melbourne apartment complex overnight.
The girl, who is not believed to be related to the woman, was arrested after the 37-year-old woman was found dead at an apartment complex above the former Royal Hotel on Barkly Street in Footscray about 2am.
Neighbours called police to the scene.
The girl was initially taken to hospital under police guard before being released and interviewed by homicide detectives.
Victoria Police said she had been remanded in custody and would appear before a children's court at a later date.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam/CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.