Police ScotlandThe mum of a young girl who died after being found seriously injured in Arbroath says she has being overwhelmed by the public’s support.
Minnie Merriman, 9, from West Yorkshire died in hospital after she was discovered seriously hurt at Elliot Industrial Estate on August 3.
Her father Christopher Rice is to stand trial accused of murdering her with the 35-year-old remanded in custody.
Last week crowds gathered in Victoria Park in the Angus town as part of a memorial procession to pay their final respects to a “kind and thoughtful girl”.
Bunches of flowers were laid in tribute to Minnie, who was on a camping holiday with her family before she was fatally injured.
And on Sunday, her mum Laurie thanked people for their “incredible love and support”.
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She said on Facebook: “To the wonderful people of Arbroath and beyond, I want to thank you wholeheartedly for the incredible love and support you have shown me and my beautiful Minnie during the worst time of my life.
“To every person who came out for Minnie’s journey home, every biker, neighbour and stranger who stood with us — thank you.
“To the football club for your support and the Arbroath shirts for Minnie’s little brothers, the family who gave us a place to stay when we needed it most, and for the giant chocolate gifts that brought a smile to the boys’ little faces — I will never forget your kindness.
“Thank you also to every single person who donated and helped raise money in Minnie’s name. A huge thank you to the organisers and everyone involved in making it happen.
“The generosity shown to our family has been overwhelming and means more to us than we could ever put into words.
“And to Kerry and family, thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything.
“The humanity and kindness carries me and will be with me every step of the way in my fight for justice for my Minnie.”
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