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Man charged after nine-year-old girl dies in Arbroath

A man has been charged over the death of a nine-year-old girl found injured on Arbroath's Elliot Industrial Estate. Police said the child, from West Yorkshire, later died in hospital and no-one else is being sought.

By The UK Pulse Editorial Team··2 min read·How we work
An industrial estate with a grassy patch in front and two signs

A man has been charged in connection with the death of a nine-year-old girl in Arbroath after police were called to the Elliot Industrial Estate shortly after midnight on Sunday. The child, from West Yorkshire, was found injured and later died at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee.

Police Scotland said a 35-year-old man, who was known to the girl, had been arrested and is now charged. Officers said no-one else is being sought in connection with the incident.

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What happened in Arbroath?

Officers were called to the town's Elliot Industrial Estate shortly after midnight following reports that a child had been injured while camping in the area. The girl, from West Yorkshire, had serious injuries and was taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, where she later died.

Police said she was taken to hospital alongside four other people.

What is the police response?

A 35-year-old white British man has been arrested and charged in connection with the girl's death. Police Scotland said the death is being treated as suspicious and that specialist officers are supporting the girl's family.

Det Insp Mike Ness, of Police Scotland's major investigation team, said no-one else was being sought in connection with the incident.
He said the girl's family members, who were camping in the area, were being supported by specialist officers.
Det Insp Ness added:

This article was sourced from bbc

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