A nine-year-old girl has died after being found seriously injured at an industrial estate in Arbroath, Scotland. Police Scotland responded to a call at the Elliot Industrial Estate around 12:02 a.m. on Monday.

The child was discovered with severe injuries and was transported to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, where she later passed away. Authorities have stated that her death is being treated as suspicious.

A 35-year-old man has been taken into custody in connection with the incident. Police Scotland is continuing its investigation into the circumstances surrounding the girl's death and confirmed that her family is being supported by specialist officers.