A nine-year-old girl has died after being found seriously injured at an industrial estate in Arbroath, Scotland.

Police Scotland have arrested a 35-year-old in connection with the young girl's death.

The incident happened in the early hours of this morning on the Elliot Industrial Estate in Arbroath, the force have confirmed.

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.

"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."

Arbroath is a town located on the North Sea coast of the Angus region in Scotland.