Man charged with attempted murder of toddler at Glasgow train station

Fredrick Danquah jumped in front of a train at Garrowhill with the two-year-old on his shoulders last Sunday

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Author: Stephanie AllisonPublished 7th Jul 2023
Last updated 7th Jul 2023

A man has been remanded in custody after appearing at Glasgow Sheriff Court charged with attempted murder.

Frederick Danquah, 26, made no plea to the charge, which relates to an incident that took place at Garrowhill Station in the city last weekend.

Police were called to reports of two casualties on the tracks shortly before 7.30pm on July 2.

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Danquah, of Coatbridge, and a two-year-old child were taken to hospital for treatment to injuries following the incident.

Detectives charged Danquah with attempted murder after his release from hospital on Thursday.

The child was discharged from hospital earlier in the week.

Following his appearance in court Danquah was committed for further examination and remanded in custody.

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He is due to appear in court again in the next eight days.

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