Overview

• The court heard that Danquah suffered a broken jaw and fractured neck while the toddler sustained cuts and bruises and was released from hospital two days after the July 2023 incident.
• His attempt followed a relationship breakdown and public suicidal posts, including a Facebook message and a ‘contingency plan’ note, but jurors concluded he acted with criminal intent.
• Earlier that day he tried to climb an M8 footbridge with the child on his shoulders before heading to Garrowhill station, where police intervened but he reassured them prior to the attack.
• Judge Tony Kelly condemned the plot as the ‘greatest harm’ and said he had no doubt Danquah intended to kill both himself and the toddler.
• Defence counsel warned of Danquah’s ongoing psychiatric needs and reported he has suffered violence in custody, raising concerns about his welfare in prison.