A 35-year-old man has been charged following the death of a nine-year-old girl in Arbroath, Scotland. The girl was found with serious injuries at the Elliot industrial estate in the Angus town on Monday morning and was taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, where she later died.
Incident details
Three other people were also taken to hospital but have since been released, according to the Daily Record. Police have confirmed they are treating the girl's death as suspicious.
The man, a white British national, is set to appear at Dundee Sheriff Court later today. Officers are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.
Family support
The girl and the man are thought to be known to each other. The girl's family, from West Yorkshire, who were understood to be camping in Scotland, are being supported by specialist police officers.
Detective Inspector Mike Ness of the Major Investigation Team said: “Our thoughts remain with those affected by these events. A police presence will remain in the area while our enquiries continue. This is intended to reassure the public and anyone who may have information should approach these officers or contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0008 of Monday, 3 August 2026.”
