DALE CLELLAND FROM DUNDEE FACES SERIOUS CHARGES IN GLASGOW COURT OVER CHILD ATTACKS

A man named Dale Clelland, residing in Dundee, is set to stand trial after being formally charged with multiple serious offenses involving young children. The allegations against him include attempted murder and assault, with the incidents spanning over a decade and taking place at different locations within Dundee.

In September 2010, Clelland is accused of attacking a boy who was approximately one year old at the time. It is alleged that he forcibly seized the child by the body and held his head underwater, an act that prosecutors describe as an attempt to kill the young boy. The severity of this accusation underscores the gravity of the charges faced by Clelland.

Further allegations involve a second young victim, a boy who was only a few months old when he was allegedly assaulted in August 2020. Prosecutors claim that Clelland repeatedly shook this infant, an act that could have caused severe injuries or trauma. These incidents are said to have occurred at different locations within Dundee, highlighting a disturbing pattern of behavior.

In addition to the attempted murders, Clelland faces a separate charge of assaulting a girl on multiple occasions between August 2013 and December 2016. The nature of these assaults is not detailed, but the charges indicate repeated acts of violence or abuse over several years.

He is also accused of spitting at a woman, an incident that adds to the list of aggressive and unacceptable behaviors attributed to him. All these alleged offenses took place within Dundee, a city that has become the focus of this troubling case.

The case was brought before the High Court in Glasgow, where legal representatives entered a plea of not guilty on behalf of Clelland. Lord Fairley has scheduled the trial to commence in March 2024, allowing time for further proceedings and evidence gathering. Meanwhile, Clelland remains on bail, awaiting the trial date.

It is important to note that Clelland continues to exhibit violent tendencies, as evidenced by a recent incident in July 2024 involving his ex-partner, which resulted in another assault charge. Authorities and social workers have identified him as an ongoing danger to women and children. He is explicitly known to social services and is prohibited from being near any children under the age of 16.

If anyone has additional information related to these cases or Clelland’s whereabouts, they are urged to contact the police or reach out anonymously to the appropriate authorities. The community’s safety depends on vigilance and cooperation in addressing such serious allegations.