Man arrested after death of girl, 9, found seriously injured at industrial estate

The girl was taken to Ninewells Hospital where she later died

Man arrested after death of girl, 9, found seriously injured at industrial estate

A 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 approximately 12.02am on Monday.

She was then taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, where she died.

A force spokesperson confirmed a 35-year-old man has been arrested in connection with her death, which is being treated as suspicious.

Police Scotland said the girl was found injured at Elliot Industrial Estate at around 12.02am on Monday

Detective Superintendent Nicky McGovern said: “Around 12.02am on Monday, 3 August, 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 enquiries continue.”

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