A man has appeared in court accused of assaulting a 14-month-old baby "to the danger of its life".

Thomas Dunn is alleged to have attacked the child, who cannot be named for legal reasons, at an address in Arbroath on January 8.

The child is understood to have suffered a significant head injury and is still undergoing treatment in Ninewells Hospital in Dundee.

Dunn faced charges of assault and assault to injury and danger of life when he appeared in private on petition at Forfar Sheriff Court.

He made no plea during the brief hearing and the case was continued for further examination.

Dunn was released on bail pending further court dates being set.