Man charged with murder of 9-year-old girl in Scotland as family pays tribute to 'beloved' child; he is remanded in custody
Christopher RiceMike NessWest Yorkshire PolicePolice Scotland

Man charged with murder of 9-year-old girl in Scotland as family pays tribute to 'beloved' child; he is remanded in custody

An alleged murder charge has been brought against a father in Scotland after the death of his nine-year-old daughter, Minnie Merriman, in Arbroath. Christopher Rice appeared at Forfar Sheriff Court, was remanded in custody, as relatives describe Minnie as beloved. Police say they are not seeking anyone else at present.

ITVX5 August 2026 · 21:44 UTC
CuriousCats Full Story

A father has been charged with murder following the death of his nine-year-old daughter in Arbroath, Scotland. Minnie Merriman was found seriously injured just after midnight on Monday at the Elliot industrial estate in the Angus town and was taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, where she later died, police said.

Key Insight
“The child was taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, where she later died, police said. The man did not enter a plea and was committed for further examination, remaining in custody.”
CuriousCats studied:
1
ITVX
“A father has appeared in court charged with murder following the death of his nine-year-old daughter in Arbroath, Scotland.”
ITVX →
Ask CuriousCats
Who was charged in the Scotland murder case?
What happened to the nine-year-old girl?
How did the court handle the remand?
Are UK murder investigations similar across nations?
Which past Scottish cases set precedents?
Get your CIA-level briefing,
in real time.
CuriousCats monitors the internet every minute for you and brings you the most personalized brief of videos, social media posts, news and more.
Download the App
Liked the depth here?
Get the full internet briefed for you any time of the day.
Get CuriousCats