Manhunt for Aussie fugitive after baby scalded in coffee attack
Australian police are searching for a man who poured hot coffee on a 9-month-old baby. The incident occurred in Hanlon Park in Brisbane at the end of August. The assailant fled the scene after the incident. Officers from Australia have sought international assistance to catch the culprit.
11:02 AM EDT, September 9, 2024
The shocking incident occurred at the end of August in Brisbane, Australia. According to current findings, the man visible in the recording released by the police poured hot coffee on a 9-month-old baby while it was out for a walk with its family in Hanlon Park. The perpetrator fled the scene afterward.
Australia. He poured coffee on a baby. They are searching for him worldwide
According to information provided by the BBC, the baby suffered severe burns to the face and limbs. Due to the injuries, the 33-year-old perpetrator is wanted in connection with causing grievous bodily harm, for which he faces a life sentence.
Australian police determined that six days after the incident, the suspect flew out of the country on a plane from Sydney Airport, 12 hours after investigators established his identity. Australian police have sought international assistance from police in other countries in the hope of capturing the assailant.
Australians are looking for the 33-year-old. Who is the assailant?
Australian police have not revealed the suspect's name, which they believe could significantly obstruct the investigation. However, they reported that they knew which country the 33-year-old went to.
The man is a "wandering" worker who has traveled to Australia multiple times since 2019 and was registered in New South Wales and Victoria (two Australian states, editor's note). Inspector Paul Dalton, who relayed information about the incident to the media, admitted that the suspect's motives are unknown. He stated that this is one of the "most complex and frustrating" investigations he has ever conducted.
The parents of the injured child told the media that they were "devastated" when they learned that the suspect had left the country, but they felt relieved that he was gone. It is known that the baby underwent skin graft surgery but will need further procedures. An online fundraiser raised $150,000 for the baby's treatment.
