Hundreds pay tribute to Minnie Merriman in Arbroath

BBC Scotland Monday 24 August 2026, 16:11 UTC 1 min read

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The nine-year-old was found seriously injured in the Angus town earlier this month and died later in hospital.

Minnie Merriman (PERSON) Arbroath (ORG) Angus (ORG)

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