Man to stand trial over attempted murder of baby in Clydebank
William Robertson today faced the allegation at the High Court in Glasgow.
A man is to stand trial charged with trying to kill a 10-month old girl in Clydebank.
William Robertson today faced the allegation at the High Court in Glasgow.
Prosecutors claim the 21-year-old attempted to murder the child at a flat in Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, last September.
The charge includes an accusation the girl was repeatedly struck on the head and body or thrown.
Robertson faces a separate allegation that he did “wilfully expose” the child in a manner “likely to cause un-necessary suffering or injury to health”.
It is claimed he drank alcohol and smoked “controlled substances”.
Robertson, also of Clydebank, is further accused of a drugs charge and assault.
Donald Findlay QC, defending, today pled not guilty to the allegations during a short hearing.
Lady Dorrian fixed a trial due to begin in November. The case could last up to six days.