STV NewsA man has been arrested in connection with the death of a nine-year-old girl in Angus.
The child was found injured in Elliot Industrial Estate in Arbroath at around 12am on Monday.
She was taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee where she was later pronounced dead.
A 35-year-old man has been arrested in connection, and the 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 enquiries continue.”
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