Man arrested in connection with death of nine-year-old in Arbroath was known to her
Police say the 35-year-old man arrested in connection with her death is white and British.
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A man arrested in connection with the death of a nine-year-old girl in Arbroath was known to her and officers are not looking for anyone else, police have said.
Police Scotland said the girl, who had been camping in the area with her family, was found injured at Elliot industrial estate in the Angus town at about 12.02am on Monday.
She was then taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, where she died.
Her death is being treated as suspicious.
The 35-year-old man who was arrested in connection with her death is white and British, Police Scotland said.
The force said other members of the family, who are from West Yorkshire, had been camping in the area.
Detective Inspector Mike Ness, of the major investigation team, said: “Our thoughts remain with those affected by these events.
“Members of the public will see an increased police presence and activity in the area as inquiries continue.
“This is intended to reassure the public and anyone who may have information should approach these officers or contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0008 of Monday August 3.”
At the industrial estate on Monday, a blue forensic tent was set up on a grassy verge outside Halliburton Arbroath manufacturing facility.
The area was taped off, with two police vehicles still at the scene and officers guarding the area.
Flowers were placed on the grass near the police cordon.
Councillor for Arbroath East and Lunan, Lois Speed, visited the cordoned off area herself earlier today and says the town in 'heartbroken.'
Explaining current emotions in Arbroath, she said: "Just shock, I think the community is heartbroken to discover this news this morning.
"No words probably capture the mood in the town today, thoughts are with the wee girl, her family and those most affected.
"I'm sure they need the space and privacy to come to terms with it.
"When something difficult happens they (the Arbroath community) do rally together and find strength."