Published:
Sep 11, 2024 04:25 GMT
The attacker fled the country before police could confirm his identity and now has an international arrest warrant out for him.
A man threw boiling coffee at a nine-month-old baby named Luka, who was with his mother in a park in Brisbane, Australia, and then fled. The attack occurred on August 28 and caused a severe burns to the minor. However, new details about his condition have been revealed this week, report local media.
The Queensland Child Protection and Investigation Unit confirmed the identity of the attacker on September 1, but the suspect had already left the country on August 31. Detective Constable Paul Dalton confirmed the attacker is a 33-year-old foreign national with an international arrest warrant out for him, saying information has already been sent to “a wide range of state and federal jurisdictions.”
According to the police, the accused “was aware of the police methodologies” applied to find people, which is why the investigation was complex. In addition, it is known that he entered and left Australia constantly since 2019 legally and never came to the attention of the authorities. The investigations are still ongoing, however, the agents have not yet been able to determine the motive for the attack.
Injuries that are difficult to heal
During a press conference, the victim’s parents expressed their helplessness and said they were “devastated” to learn that the perpetrator of the crime had fled without justice being done. In response, the Police Service pledged to do everything possible to bring the attacker back and face the consequences, adding that he could face life in prison.
Luka suffered burns to his face and body and has undergone several skin graft surgeries, though he may still need further procedures on his neck and chest, the boy’s father said.
Treatment is expected to be long-term and will include rehabilitation to ensure normal movement of the child.
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