Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMinnie Merriman died (Police Scotland)Nine-year-old Minnie Merriman, from West Yorkshire, has been identified as the girl who died after being found seriously injured at the Elliot industrial estate in Arbroath. Minnie was discovered shortly after midnight on Monday and subsequently passed away at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee. Her family released a statement via Police Scotland, describing her as their 'beloved, absolutely incredible, beautiful and brave Minnie Moo', and requested privacy during this difficult time. A 35-year-old man has been charged in connection with her death and is scheduled to appear at Forfar Sheriff Court; police are treating the death as suspicious but are not seeking any other suspects. Police Scotland's major investigation team continues its inquiries at the scene, with a police presence remaining, and the local community, including Councillor Lois Speed, has expressed shock and heartbreak over the incident. In fullPictured: Girl, 9, who died after being found injured during family camping tripMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

A nine-year-old girl who was found seriously injured at Elliot Industrial Estate in Arbroath has tragically died, and a 35-year-old man has been arrested

The girl was taken to Ninewells Hospital where she later died

The girl was taken to Ninewells Hospital where she later died