Man arrested after nine-year-old girl found injured at industrial estate dies
Police Scotland said the death of the girl, who was found injured in Arbroath, is being treated as suspicious.
A 35-year-old man has been arrested following the death of a nine-year-old girl who was found seriously injured at an industrial estate in Arbroath.
Police Scotland said the girl was found injured at Elliot industrial estate at around 12.02am on Monday.
She was then taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, where she died.
Her death is being treated as suspicious.
At the industrial estate on Monday morning, a blue forensic tent was set up on a grassy verge outside Halliburton Arbroath manufacturing facility.
The area was taped off by police with two police vehicles still at the scene and officers guarding the area.
A woman came and laid flowers on the grass.
Lois Speed, who is a councillor for Arbroath East and Lunan, posted on social media, saying the news was “heartbreaking”.
She later told Press Association she wished to “express the shock within the community this morning”.
Ms Speed said: “Really just my thoughts are with the little girl and her family, and those closely affected.
“I don’t have much more that I can add or say, other just than express the shock and sympathies with everyone.”
Detective superintendent Nicky McGovern said: “Around 12.02am on Monday, August 3 2026, officers were called to Elliot Industrial Estate in Arbroath after a nine-year-old girl was found with serious injuries.
“She was taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee where she later died.
“A 35-year-old man has been arrested in connection with her death, which is being treated as suspicious.
“Her family are being supported by specialist officers as inquiries continue.”