'Heartbreaking' tributes to West Yorkshire girl ,9, found injured at industrial estate

Tributes have been paid to a nine-year-old girl from West Yorkshire after she died in Scotland.

The youngster was found injured at Elliot industrial estate in the Angus town at around 12.02am on Monday.

The girl was taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, where she died.

It is believed the youngster is from Wakefield, the Yorkshire Evening Post understands.

Police Scotland said a man, aged 35, has been arrested in connection with her death.

Detective Inspector Mike Ness, of the major investigation team, said: “Our thoughts remain with those affected by these events.

“Members of the public will see an increased police presence and activity in the area as inquiries continue.

“This is intended to reassure the public and anyone who may have information should approach these officers or contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0008 of Monday August 3.”

The force confirmed they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the youngster’s death.

At the industrial estate on Monday, a blue forensic tent was set up on a grassy verge outside Halliburton Arbroath manufacturing facility.

The area was taped off, with two police vehicles still at the scene and officers guarding the area.

Flowers were placed on the grass near the police cordon.

Lois Speed, who is a councillor for Arbroath East and Lunan, posted on social media, saying the news was “heartbreaking”.

She said she wished to “express the shock within the community this morning”.

Ms Speed said: “Really just my thoughts are with the little girl and her family, and those closely affected.

“I don’t have much more that I can add or say, other just than express the shock and sympathies with everyone.”