Moment dad charged over death of girl, 9, in Arbroath arrives at court

THIS is the moment a dad charged over the alleged killing of his nine-year-old daughter arrived at court. The 35-year-old, of West Yorkshire, was led into Forfar Sheriff Court in cuffs by officers this morning. The 35-year-old, of West Yorkshire, was led into Forfar Sheriff Court in cuffs by officers Credit: Andrew Barr The dad of the tragic youngster has been charged in connection with her death Credit: Andrew Barr He is charged in connection with the “suspicious” death of his daughter during a family ‘camping’ trip in Arbroath’s Elliot Industrial Estate. The tragic schoolgirl was found fatally injured shortly after midnight on Monday. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Emergency services flooded the scene after the initial alarm was raised at 11.53pm on Sunday. She and three other patients were rushed to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee by ambulance, where she later died. The three other casualties, whose ages remain unknown, were treated by medics as a precaution and later discharged. Her dad was taken to the same hospital separately but was later released into police custody before being charged in connection with her death. Detective Inspector Mike Ness of the 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. Most read in The Sun Floral tributes were placed at the scene following the tragedy Credit: Andrew Barr “Anyone with any concerns, or information, should approach these officers or contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0008 of Monday, 3 August 2026.” A Police Scotland spokesperson added: “A 35-year-old man arrested in connection with the death of a nine-year-old girl in Arbroath has been charged. “Around 12.02am on Monday, 3 August 2026, the girl was found seriously injured in Elliot Industrial Estate. “She was taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, where she later died. “Her death is being treated as suspicious, and a 35-year-old white British man has been arrested and charged. “He is due to appear at Dundee Sheriff Court on Wednesday, 5 August, 2026. “The nine-year-old girl and the 35-year-old man are known to each other. “Officers are not looking for anyone else in connection with her death and the other members of the family, from West Yorkshire, who were camping in the area, are being supported by specialist officers.”