A woman has been charged with the murder of a four-year-old girl, who is reported to be her daughter.
A woman has appeared in court charged with the murder of her four-year-old daughter.
The Daily Post newspaper reported that Joanne Hill, 31, took her daughter Naomi to hospital from their home in Connah's Quay, Flintshire, on Tuesday.
Joanne Marie Hill, 31, of Connah's Quay, Flintshire, appeared before Chester magistrates during a three-minute hearing.
The newspaper said Naomi died shortly afterwards and her mother was arrested by police. She is due to appear before Chester magistrates later.
She is accused of killing Naomi Hill at Connah's Quay on Monday.
Police have been making house-to-house inquiries near an home in Goya Close.
She spoke to confirm her name, age and address and was remanded in custody until 10 December, when she will appear at Chester Crown Court.
Everyone in the school is absolutely devastated. She was a lovely little girl who had a special gift of lighting up our day. Head teacher Paul Schleising
Meanwhile, police have been making house-to-house inquiries in and around Goya Close, where Ms Hill lives.
A post-mortem examination was carried out on Wednesday at Liverpool's Alder Hey hospital, but the results have not yet been disclosed, it was reported.
Resident Mike Chare said the cul-de-sac was in "complete shock" at the girl's death.
Staff and pupils at Golftyn Primary School in the town, where Naomi was reported to be in a reception class, were said to be "dazed" by the news.
A post-mortem examination was carried out on Wednesday at Alder Hey Hospital, Liverpool. The results have not yet been disclosed.
Police have made house-to-house inquiries around Goya CloseHead teacher Paul Schleising told the Daily Post that staff and pupils were shocked at the death of the popular youngster.
Naomi was in a reception class at Golftyn Primary School in Connah's Quay.
He told the newspaper: "Everyone in the school is absolutely devastated. She was a lovely little girl who had a special gift of lighting up our day.
Head teacher Paul Schleising said: "At the moment everyone in the school - pupils and staff - are just trying to come to terms with Naomi's loss and what has happened."
"She had the gift of bringing the best out in people. Our thoughts are with Naomi's family right now.
'Devastating'
"She was in our nursery as well which is why we all met her, knew her and loved her so much.
"It's devastating. She was a special little girl."
It was also reported that Mr Schleising had sent a letter to parents on Tuesday morning informing them Naomi had died.
