Elgin Man Jailed Seven Years Attempted Murder Newborn Aberdeen

Stuart Flood, a 28-year-old man from Elgin, Moray, has been sentenced to seven years in prison for the attempted murder of a newborn baby in Aberdeen during a three-month period in 2021. Flood was found guilty of shaking the baby, causing serious head trauma and permanent disfigurement, with the infant requiring emergency surgery after being airlifted to Glasgow. Although Flood denied the attempted murder charge, claiming the injuries were due to two accidental incidents for which he accepted responsibility, the jury convicted him of the full charge. Judge Paul Brown acknowledged the baby's recovery but emphasized the lasting impact of Flood's actions and the grave nature of the crime, stating that a substantial custodial sentence was necessary despite Flood's lack of previous convictions and good character. Detective Inspector Andrew Sharp condemned the attack as senseless and sustained, expressing gratitude to all involved in securing the conviction. The baby's mother expressed relief that justice was served, emphasizing the importance of the conviction over the length of the sentence.