South Yarra man charged with Footscray girl’s murder

Homicide Squad detectives have arrested and charged a South Yarra man over the death of a two-year-old girl in Footscray in 2005. 

Police have charged the 36-year-old with murder, manslaughter and assault-related offences.

He has been taken to the Melbourne Magistrates’ court where he is expected to appear later on Wednesday.

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