A 35-year-old man has been charged in connection with the death of a nine-year-old girl who was found seriously injured at an industrial estate in Scotland.
The girl, who had been camping in the area with her family, was found hurt at Elliot industrial estate in Arbroath just after midnight on Monday. She was taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, where she died.
Charges and court appearance
Police Scotland said the man, described as white British, was known to the girl and has now been charged. He is due to appear at Dundee Sheriff Court later today.
Police are treating the death as suspicious but said they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the girl's death. They said 'the other members of the family, from West Yorkshire, who were camping in the area, are being supported by specialist officers'.
Community reaction
Detective Inspector Mike Ness said: 'Our thoughts remain with those affected by these events. A police presence will remain in the area while our enquiries continue.' He added that anyone with concerns or information should contact police.
At the industrial estate on Monday, a blue forensic tent was set up on a grassy verge outside Halliburton Arbroath manufacturing facility. The area was taped off, with two police vehicles still at the scene and officers guarding the area. Flowers were placed on the grass near the police cordon.
Lois Speed, a councillor for Arbroath East and Lunan, posted on social media, saying the news was 'heartbreaking'. She later said 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.'
Dawn Reid, from Arbroath, went to the industrial estate on Monday to lay flowers. She said: 'We're quite devastated by the news. Our kids are just not safe anywhere, it's just heartbreaking.' She continued: 'I just wish them all the best. She's got a long road ahead of her that poor mum. Devastated for her, there's no need for it.'
