Minnie Merriman: A Community in Mourning | Leeds News

Leeds News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 10, 2026 · 1m

A heartbreaking tragedy has shaken a community as nine-year-old Minnie Merriman died after being found with serious injuries during a family camping trip. Her father, Christopher Rice, has been charged with murder. The family, left homeless and devastated, is rallying for support through a fundraising campaign to rebuild their lives and cover travel costs between Yorkshire and Scotland. Fans of Arbroath FC honored her with a minute’s silence before a match, with over 1,300 people paying tribute at the stadium near where she was found. An investigation is also underway into unauthorized access…