Woman Faces Trial Over Baby Daughter's Death
A woman is currently on trial accused of causing the death of her infant daughter, who is alleged to have died due to "significant and sustained" heat exposure from a hairdryer.
Courtney Gartshore stands accused of "culpably and recklessly" subjecting Dahlia-Rose Gartshore to heat from the appliance while the child was in her care in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, on 30 September 2023.
It is also alleged that Gartshore consumed alcohol and took the Class B drug mephedrone while solely responsible for her three-month-old daughter.
Gartshore, aged 27, denies the charge of culpable homicide along with other related charges. She is currently on trial at the High Court in Aberdeen.
Prosecutors assert that Dahlia-Rose's injuries were severe enough to cause her death.
Additional Charges and Allegations
Gartshore, who is from Aberdeen, faces a separate charge of wilfully neglecting Dahlia-Rose on 29 and 30 September 2023.
This charge includes allegations that she drank alcohol excessively, co-slept with the baby while intoxicated, and possessed controlled drugs.
Further claims state that the property was unsanitary, with soiled nappies and spoiled food and drink scattered around.
Another charge alleges that Gartshore was in possession of mephedrone and cocaine.
The trial is anticipated to last approximately 10 days.
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