HODGSON, Man. - RCMP in Manitoba's Interlake region are investigating the death of a 21-month-old girl.

The Peguis Mounties say they were contacted by the hospital in Hodgson last Thursday about a toddler who had been brought in by ambulance.

She was in medical distress and died of her injuries a few hours later.

The Peguis RCMP and RCMP Major Crime Services are investigating the death as a homicide.

No arrests have been made and the child's name will not be released.

Police say no further details are available.