Now Playing

U2

Mysterious Ways

Man arrested after death of nine-year-old girl found seriously injured at Arbroath industrial estate

A man has been arrested following the death of a nine-year-old girl who was found seriously injured at an industrial estate in Angus.

Police Scotland said officers were called to Elliot Industrial Estate in Arbroath at about 12.02am on Monday after the schoolgirl was discovered with serious injuries.

The force said she was taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, where she later died.

A 35-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the "suspicious" death.

Detective Superintendent Nicky McGovern said: "Around 12.02am on Monday 3 August 2026, officers were called to Elliot Industrial Estate in Arbroath after a nine-year-old girl was found with serious injuries.

"She was taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee where she later died."

Read more from Sky News:
Arrest made after death of woman whose body was found inside suitcase
Teenage girl dies at festival

DS McGovern added: "A 35-year-old man has been arrested in connection with her death, which is being treated as suspicious.

"Her family are being supported by specialist officers as enquiries continue."

Sky News

(c) Sky News 2026: Man arrested after death of nine-year-old girl found seriously injured at Arbroath industrial estate

More from National News

  • Supporting The Stags

    Mansfield 103.2 is a proud supporter of Mansfield Town Football Club - head to their website for all the latest Stags related news.

  • Send Us A Message

    Want to get in touch with our presenters or our news team? Then a great way to do it is through our website

  • The Mansfield 103.2 Business Club

    Check out our brand new business directory and if you want to join call our sales team now on 01623 646666.

  • Best Of The Best

    Brought to you by CIP Cassells, the music battle continues between John B and Watko every weekday on Mansfield 103.2. Vote for your favourite song each morning just after 8am.

News