- Police were called to reports of a child being injured while camping in Arbroath.
- A man has been charged in connection with the death of a nine-year-old girl in Arbroath.
- Officers were called to the Elliot Industrial Estate shortly after midnight on Sunday following reports that the child, from West Yorkshire, had been found injured.
- The girl was taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee alongside four other people, but later died as a result of her injuries.
- A 35-year-old white British man, who was known to the girl, had been arrested.
- He has now been charged and is scheduled to appear at Dundee Sheriff Court on Wednesday.
- The girl's family members, who were camping in the area, were being supported by specialist officers.
- The girl's death is being treated as suspicious, police said.
- The girl was found badly injured at Elliot Industrial Estate shortly after midnight on Monday.
- West Yorkshire Police are supporting Police Scotland’s probe.
- At the industrial estate, a blue forensic tent was set up on a grassy verge outside Halliburton Arbroath manufacturing facility.
- A bouquet of flowers were placed on the grass near the police cordon.
- Lois Speed, a councillor for Arbroath East and Lunan, expressed that the news was heartbreaking and reflected the shock within the community.
A 35-year-old man has been charged in connection with the death of a nine-year-old girl found injured at the Elliot Industrial Estate in Arbroath during a family camping trip. Police were alerted shortly after midnight on Monday, and the girl was taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, where she later died from her injuries.349
The man, known to the victim, is scheduled to appear at Dundee Sheriff Court on Wednesday. Police Scotland confirmed that they are not seeking anyone else in connection with the incident, which is being treated as suspicious. Detective Inspector Mike Ness stated, "Our thoughts remain with those affected by these events. A police presence will remain in the area while our inquiries continue."6
The girl's family, who are from West Yorkshire, were camping in the area and are being supported by specialist officers. A blue forensic tent was erected at the scene, and a bouquet of flowers was placed near the police cordon as the community expressed its shock and grief. Lois Speed, a local councillor, described the news as "heartbreaking" and expressed her sympathies for the family.111213
The investigation is ongoing, with West Yorkshire Police assisting Police Scotland in the probe. Anyone with information is urged to contact authorities, quoting incident number 0008 of Monday August 3, 2026.10
“Police Scotland said the 35-year-old suspect was known to the girl and is due to appear at Dundee Sheriff Court on Wednesday, with detectives not seeking anyone else. Detective Inspector Mike Ness added that a police presence will remain in the area while enquiries continue and the girl's family are being supported by specialist officers.”
The Independent
