URGENT UPDATE: A shocking attack on a three-month-old baby has left the child with life-altering injuries, prompting an urgent court appearance for the assailant, Ethan Gwynne, 25. The incident occurred on March 11, 2025, in South Lanarkshire while the baby’s mother was asleep.
Gwynne, who has a history of violence and racist abuse, was supposed to care for the infant when he allegedly struck the baby across the head in a brutal murder attempt. Authorities confirmed that the baby was critically injured, suffering from skull fractures and a brain bleed. Prosecutor Nicola Gilchrist stated in court that the child was found pale, cold, and struggling to breathe when paramedics arrived shortly after a 4:30 PM emergency call.
The court heard that Gwynne had been watching the baby while the mother rested. When she woke, she found the child unresponsive and called for help. Gwynne appeared distressed during the incident, performing CPR on the infant as emergency services arrived.
Days later, Gwynne confessed to his grandfather that he had struck the baby, expressing confusion and remorse. He later told the child’s mother he was “sorry” for what he had done. Medical experts labeled the baby’s injuries as “abusive head trauma,” with doctors predicting long-term neurological disabilities.
The baby spent three weeks in intensive care and has shown some signs of developmental progress, but the prognosis remains grim. Experts warn that the child may face significant challenges with mobility and learning, possibly leading to a life-limiting condition.
As Gwynne awaits sentencing next month at the High Court in Glasgow, he has been remanded in custody. Judge Lord Renucci expressed the seriousness of the case, with public outrage growing over the senseless violence against an innocent child.
The community is left reeling from this senseless act, highlighting the urgent need for protective measures for vulnerable individuals. The case remains under intense scrutiny as officials prepare for the upcoming sentencing, expected to take place in Dundee.
Stay tuned for further updates as this developing story unfolds.
