Man found guilty of trying to murder toddler by stepping in front of moving train

A man has been found guilty of attempting to murder a toddler by stepping in front of a moving train while holding him.

Frederick Danquah, 28, assaulted the two-year-old at Glasgow’s Garrowhill train station on July 2, 2023.

Danquah placed the boy on his shoulders as the train struck them both, which put them in hospital.

The court heard that the train struck Danquah and the boy just before 7.20pm.

The boy sustained surface wounds to his forehead, head, back, face and nose, which he has now recovered from.

Danquah suffered fractures to his lower spine and his jaw.

Danquah was found guilty on Wednesday at the High Court in Glasgow of attempted murder.

The first offender, of the city’s Lambhill, was also convicted of culpable and reckless conduct.

Danquah had lodged a special defence that he was unable to appreciate his actions due to a mental illness.

Judge Tony Kelly said: “This is grave – to cause harm to a child is beyond comprehension.

“In light of what you have been convicted of, you will be remanded in custody as your bail is no longer appropriate.”

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