Police were called to Elliot Industrial Estate in Arbroath shortly after midnight 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 Police Scotland is treating as suspicious. The girl's family are being supported by specialist officers while inquiries continue.
What happened in Arbroath?
Officers were called to the town's Elliot Industrial Estate shortly after midnight. The girl had serious injuries and was taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, where she later died.
What is the police response?
A 35-year-old man has been arrested 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.
Inquiries are continuing.
