Police Scotland said the death of the girl, who was found injured in Arbroath, is being treated as suspicious.

A 35-year-old 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 around 12.02am on Monday.

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

Her death is being treated as suspicious.

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

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