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Minnie Merriman: Father returns to court over alleged murder of nine-year-old daughter
Christopher Rice did not enter a plea and was remanded in custody after a second appearance in the case, police said.
- On Thursday, Christopher Rice, 35, of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, appeared at Forfar Sheriff Court for a second time charged with the murder of his nine-year-old daughter, Minnie Merriman, and was remanded in custody.
- Nine-Year-Old Minnie Merriman was found injured just after midnight on August 3 at the Elliot industrial estate in Arbroath, Angus, while her family camped in the area. She was transported to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, where she later died.
- Police Scotland led the investigation with support from West Yorkshire Police, maintaining a presence at the scene for several days following the incident. Floral tributes were left at the location in Arbroath.
- In a statement released through Police Scotland, Minnie's family described her as their "beloved, absolutely incredible, beautiful and brave Minnie Moo" and requested privacy during this difficult time.
- Rice remains in custody following his private court hearing, though the date for his next appearance has not yet been confirmed. He did not enter a plea during Thursday's proceeding.
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Minnie Merriman, nine, was found seriously injured at Elliot Industrial Estate in Arbroath on 3 August. The schoolgirl was taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, where she later died.
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