Minnie Merriman mum thanks people of Arbroath for "humanity and kindness"
The nine year old died after being found seriously injured on an industrial estate
The mum of Minnie Merriman is thanking people in Arbroath for their support through the “worst time” of her life.
Nine year old Minnie died in at Dundee’s Ninewell’s Hospital after she was found seriously injured at Elliot Industrial Estate on 3 August.
The primary school girl from West Yorkshire had been camping with her family.
Her father, Christopher Rice is accused of murder, and has been remanded in custody ahead of his trial.
"The wonderful people of Arbroath"
On Monday, people lined the streets to pay tribute, as a private ambulance carrying Minnie’s body was given a bikers’ escort from Monifieth.
After her death, Arbroath FC held a minute’s silence in her honour, during their game against Inverness Caledonian Thistle.
Mum Laurie Merriman said: “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.
"The humanity and kindness carries me"
“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.
“Thank you.”