Dundee man denies seizing child, pushing them against a wall and trying to punch youngster By Ciaran Shanks October 13 2020, 9:50am October 13 2020, 9:50am Share Dundee man denies seizing child, pushing them against a wall and trying to punch youngster Share via Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Messenger Email Post link https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/dundee/2547710/assault-denied/ Copy Link A trial has been fixed for a man accused of assaulting a child in the city. Anthony Johnson, of Hilltown Court, allegedly carried out the attack on January 6. Johnson denies seizing the child by the clothing, pushing them against a wall and trying to punch the youngster on the head and body. The 59-year-old is also alleged to have repeatedly swore and acted aggressively during the incident. At Dundee Sheriff Court, Johnson had a plea of not guilty tendered on his behalf by defence solicitor Doug McConnell. Sheriff Alastair Carmichael fixed a trial for December. This article originally appeared on the Evening Telegraph website. For more information, read about our new combined website.
