9-year-old girl dies at Arbroath estate, man charged

A nine-year-old girl has died after being found seriously injured at an industrial estate in Arbroath, Scotland, police have confirmed. The girl, identified as Minnie Merriman, was discovered on the grounds of the Elliot Industrial Estate in the early hours of Monday, August 3, and later died at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee.

A 35-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with her death and was scheduled to appear at Forfar Sheriff Court on Wednesday, August 5. Three other individuals were also taken to hospital and have since been released. Police Scotland said investigations into the girl's death are ongoing.

In a statement issued through the police, Minnie's family said they are devastated by the loss of their "beloved, absolutely incredible, beautiful and brave" daughter, whom they affectionately called "Minnie Moo." The family has requested privacy during this difficult time.

The industrial estate, a busy area near the Hospitalfield housing estate and a retail park, became the scene of an extensive police investigation. A substantial cordon was established around a grassy patch, footpath, and carriageway. Officers sealed off a blue electric Peugeot vehicle,...