Aberdour residents were left shocked after a man admitted biting an 11-month-old infant in an incident prosecutors say occurred earlier this year.
Court appearance and next steps
The accused, 34-year-old Yunhyeok Nam of Forres Drive, Glenrothes, entered the plea at Dunfermline Sheriff Court. The court heard that on 2 March, at Craigard, Livingston Lane, Aberdour, Nam assaulted the child by biting the baby on the leg, causing injury.
Although an interpreter accompanied the defendant into the dock, it was established he did not require language assistance during the hearing. Sheriff Susan Duff directed that pre-sentence reports be prepared and fixed sentencing for 26 August.
What happened and the legal process
The charge recorded at court relates to an assault on a child by biting resulting in injury. The requirement for reports indicates the sheriff will be supplied with background material about the accused and assessments of risk before final disposal. Sentencing options in such cases can range from community-based orders to custodial sentences, depending on the circumstances and the content of those reports.
- Date of incident: 2 March
- Age of child at time: 11 months
- Defendant: Yunhyeok Nam, 34
- Court: Dunfermline Sheriff Court
- Sentencing: 26 August
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Craigard, Livingston Lane, Aberdour |
| Offence | Assault on a child by biting (to injury) |
Incidents involving infants are rare and often provoke strong local concern. The court’s direction for reports is a standard procedural step intended to inform sentencing. Those reports typically examine the offender’s background, any relevant health or social care needs, and the circumstances leading to the offence.
Further public-information updates will follow after the next hearing. In the meantime, anyone with concerns about the welfare of a child should contact local health or social services or the police. The forthcoming sentencing hearing will provide the court’s fuller assessment and final disposal in this case.
