A nine-month-old baby had to undergo surgery after a stranger threw a scalding hot drink over him. Police have released a photo of a man wanted in connection with the incident.
The baby was attending a family picnic at Hanlon Park in Coorparoo in Brisbane’s south when an unknown man approached the group around noon on Tuesday.
The stranger poured a hot liquid, believed to be coffee, over the nine-month-old baby and then fled.
The baby was taken to Queensland Children’s Hospital with burns to his chest and face and has since undergone surgery.
The baby’s family told media they were traumatized and saddened by the incident.
On Wednesday, police released CCTV footage of a man who may be able to help with the investigation into the attack.
Shortly after the incident, the man can be seen running away from the public park.
He is described as being 30 to 40 years old, of proportionate build and tanned skin.
CCTV shows a man running from the scene of the incident shortly after the attack
The baby was enjoying a picnic with his family at Hanlon Park in Coorparoo in Brisbane’s south (pictured) when an unknown man approached the group
He wore a black hat, glasses, a shirt and shorts.
Anyone who recognizes the man or has information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact police.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Policelink on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers.