Dad arrested after girl, 9, ‘killed’ as family camped in industrial estate near beach in Scots town

A dad is under arrest over the alleged killing of his 9 -year -old daughter on a family camping trip.The 35 -year -old was held after the girl was found fatally injured on an industrial estate in Arbroath.A family was seen cooking on an outdoor stove by the roadside just hours before the 9 -year -old was allegedly killed.The youngster and her parents are understood to have pitched up for the night on the deserted industrial estate along with another child.Passers -by told of their surprise at seeking the makeshift camp on the edge of an oil firm's car park, a short distance from the beach, on Sunday night.A short time later, the schoolgirl was found dying from injuries.

She was rushed to hospital but could not be saved.And the Scottish Ambulance Service say, we received a call at 2353 on Sunday the 2nd of August to attend an incident at Elliott Industrial Estate in Arbroath.We dispatched four ambulance response vehicles to the scene, and we transported four patients to Ninewells Hospital, but the condition and ages of the other patients are unknown.Police have arrested her 35 -year -old father over the tragedy, which has sent shockwaves through the seaside town.One eyewitness said he drove past at around 6 o 'clock and saw the family from West Yorkshire had set up a tent alongside their car.The blue electric vehicle had foil covering the inside of the windscreen.

The local said it was a two -man pop -up tent that you'd get in a supermarket.It wasn't a substantial camping tent.The parents looked like they were cooking food on an outdoor camping stove.And around 10pm resident Karen Youngson also drove past.She said it was just weird.I wonder why anyone would stop there.

It's really the last place you would expect anyone to pitch up for the night.Karen said there was no movement at the unusual campsite and no lights on.She added the whole place was a mess.There was rubbish all around the tent.I think there was a discarded barbecue and food wrappers.Whoever had been in the tent hadn't cleared up.

At midnight the alarm was raised and emergency services rushed to the scene.The youngster was taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee where she died from her injuries.Residents said they heard a helicopter in the area at first.Police yesterday cordoned off the scene on Elliott Industrial Estate, close to the Halliburton manufacturing firm.Forensic officers were seen looking inside the car, while an incident tent is believed to be covering the family's shelter.A local woman lay flowers on a grass verge as the news of the death spread, while a note read, so sad, fly high beautiful girl.

And Angus Councillor Lois Speed says it's really shocked the community.

hearts and thoughts and prayers are with the wee girl and those most closely impacted.I've got a few messages of people just saying they can't believe the news this morning.The mood around town will be one of great sadness and devastation.

Police Scotland confirmed the death was being treated as suspicious and they're not looking for anyone else.Detective Inspector Mike Ness of the Major Investigation Team said, Our thoughts remain with those affected by these events and our enquiries continue.Members of the community have come to lay floral tributes to the young girl who died.One resident also placed a teddy bear at the scene.Our Broathwest councillor Jack Cruickshank said, A police spokesman said... list officers.