Man to face trial after baby put in tumble dryer

A man will stand trial accused of endangering the life of a 13-month-old girl by putting her in a tumble dryer and turning the machine on.

Thomas Dunn, 25, of Hamilton, appeared in court yesterday accused of assaulting the baby to her severe injury and to the danger of her life twice in the space of three weeks last winter.

He is also alleged to have repeatedly assaulted another baby over the course of almost three years by putting his hand over the boy’s mouth and nose and pinching it.

He faced four charges at a pre-trial hearing at Dundee Sheriff Court.

Prosecutors allege he placed the infant in a tumble dryer and closed the door, causing the machine to activate and the inner drum to rotate to the girl’s severe injury and the danger of her life.