Man, 35, is charged over industrial estate death of nine-year-old girl who was camping with family

See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Published: 03:59 EDT, 5 August 2026 | Updated: 04:03 EDT, 5 August 2026 A 35-year-old man has been charged in connection with the death of a nine-year-old girl following an incident at an industrial estate.Police Scotland say the man, described as white and British, will appear in court later today following the incident at around midnight on Monday.Emergency services including four ambulance response vehicles were called to the Elliot Industrial Estate in Arbroath, Angus, where the family, from West Yorkshire, appeared to have been camping the night before.Paramedics took four people to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee including the young girl, who later died in hospital after being found with serious injuries. Police are treating her death as suspicious, and are not looking for anyone else in connection with her death.The man, who was also taken to hospital and later discharged into police custody, is due to appear at Dundee Sheriff Court today. Detective Inspector Mike Ness, of Police Scotland's Major Investigation Team, said: 'Our thoughts remain with those affected by these events. A police presence will remain in the area while our enquiries continue.'A cordon was established in the aftermath of the incident on Peasiehill Road outside the Halliburton plant within the estate.Witnesses said they had seen the family cooking food on a portable stove earlier in the evening. Police have charged a 35-year-old man over the death of a nine-year-old girl, describing the death as 'suspicious' A blue Peugeot hatchback was removed from the scene by police investigating the youngster's deathWithin the cordon, a blue forensics tent protected a small area of grass from the elements, which was taken down on Tuesday afternoon.A blue electric Peugeot hatchback thought to belong to the family was later removed from the scene.Ryan Beattie, who owns a sports injury clinic at Elliot Industrial Estate, said he had seen a family camping at the estate earlier that evening.'I was going to my clinic at around 6.15pm when I saw a wee two-man green tent on the grass,' he said.'I saw a man and a woman, who I assumed to be the mum and dad and two or three children – definitely one wee girl and one wee boy.'When I left my clinic at around 6.45pm they were still there. I thought it was a bit random camping there to be honest.'He told the Courier newspaper there was also a silver screen in the front window of a car, adding: 'It was such a small tent I wondered if some of the family might be sleeping in the car. 'They looked like an ordinary family. This is just such a tragedy.'Flowers and cuddly toys were laid at the scene by locals on Tuesday as word of the incident spread. Tributes were left at the edge of the police cordon honouring the youngster following the tragedyCllr Derek Wann, deputy leader of Angus Council, said he was 'deeply saddened by the tragic death of a young girl'.He added: 'My heartfelt thoughts and sincere condolences are with her family, friends and everyone who knew and loved her. I also recognise the impact this will have on our wider community.'I would ask everyone to respect the family's privacy at this incredibly difficult time and to avoid speculation while Police Scotland continue their investigation.'Our community will undoubtedly come together to support one another in the days ahead.'The Scottish Ambulance Service said: 'We received a call at 23:53 on Sunday 2 August to attend an incident at Elliot Industrial Estate, Arbroath.'We dispatched four ambulance response vehicles to the scene and we transported four patients to Ninewells Hospital.'