International Manhunt Launched After Horrific Coffee Attack on Baby in Australia

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Australian police are collaborating with international authorities to track down a man suspected of pouring boiling coffee on a nine-month-old baby in Brisbane. The shocking and seemingly random attack, which took place last month, has left the infant with severe burns to his face and limbs, sparking widespread outrage across the nation.

 

The incident occurred on August 31, when the baby was at a picnic with his family in a suburban park. According to witnesses, a “strange man” approached the family and suddenly emptied a flask of boiling coffee onto the child before fleeing the scene on foot. The infant was quickly given first aid by those nearby, and an off-duty nurse rushed him to her apartment to cool his burns under cold water. Despite their efforts, the baby suffered dramatic injuries that have already necessitated multiple surgeries, and his parents anticipate a long and challenging recovery process for their son.

 

Queensland Police have issued an arrest warrant for a 33-year-old man wanted on charges of acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm, a crime that carries a possible life sentence. However, in a frustrating twist for the investigation, the main suspect managed to flee the country before authorities could apprehend him. The man reportedly left Australia from Sydney airport just six days after the attack and only 12 hours before police were able to confirm his identity.

 

Det Insp Paul Dalton, who is leading the investigation, described the case as one of the "most complex and frustrating" of his career. He confirmed that police are aware of the suspect's name and the country to which he has fled but are withholding this information to avoid compromising their ongoing investigation. The suspect is described as an “itinerant” worker who has traveled to Australia multiple times since 2019, with addresses in both New South Wales and Victoria. Authorities believe the man is knowledgeable about "police methodologies" and has been engaging in "counter-surveillance activities" to evade capture.

 

The baby’s parents, speaking to the media on Monday, expressed their devastation upon learning that the suspect had escaped the country. "It sounds like they were very, very close in catching him, and this obviously means that we're going to have to wait who knows how long to get justice for our son," the baby’s mother told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Despite the horrific ordeal, the boy’s father noted that their son is in "good spirits," though additional skin graft surgeries may still be necessary.

 

In the wake of the attack, a GoFundMe page set up to support the baby boy and his family has raised over A$150,000 ($100,000 £76,000), reflecting the strong public sympathy and desire to help in the face of such a tragic event. As the international manhunt continues, authorities remain committed to bringing the suspect to justice and providing some measure of closure to the distraught family.

 

Credit: BBC 2024-09-10

 

 

 

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[mushroomdave]

He'll get his once behind bars I'm sure!  

The boys in there don't take kindly to stuff like this!

Tick tock buddy, tick tock!!!!!

[theshu25]

Hope this animal suffers greatly and slowly when they finally catch the dog.

[soalbundy]

Obviously mentally ill and a danger to others, one can only hope he is caught quickly.

[phetphet]

i hope they manage to extradite him from wherever he has escaped to, to face justice, but might not be easy from some countries.

[JonnyF]

4 hours ago, Social Media said:

He confirmed that police are aware of the suspect's name and the country to which he has fled but are withholding this information to avoid compromising their ongoing investigation.

 

Yes, I am sure that's why they are withholding the information. 

[john donson]

lol... not revealing his identity or country he fled too...sure will help catching him...

[GTNZ]

5 hours ago, soalbundy said:

Obviously mentally ill and a danger to others, one can only hope he is caught quickly.

 

Edited September 10 by GTNZ

[steven100]

I hope he came to Thailand ....   the RTP can catch him here and he can go into prison here with all the other nut cases, I'm sure he won't last long in there.  

[James105]

9 hours ago, Social Media said:

Authorities believe the man is knowledgeable about "police methodologies" and has been engaging in "counter-surveillance activities" to evade capture.

 

Sounds like they need all the help they can get to capture him then from the public which should be easy enough as nobody wants a monster like this in their vicinity.  All we need is a name and location to get started.   Oh wait

 

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He confirmed that police are aware of the suspect's name and the country to which he has fled but are withholding this information to avoid compromising their ongoing investigation