A 10-month-old baby boy who was taken to hospital with serious injuries after an alleged assault has died.
Daniel John Ridgers, 25, was charged with causing grievous bodily harm to the child by shaking him and dropping him into a crib on November 30.
Ridgers did not enter a plea or apply for bail during the out-of-hours hearing in Hobart's Magistrate Court and was remanded in custody.
Tasmania Police released a statement on Monday saying the little boy had died.
“Our condolences go out to the baby's family and loved ones,” the statement said.
“The police investigation is ongoing.”
The 10-month-old baby was rushed to the Royal Hobart Hospital (pictured) from a home in Warrane, on Hobart's east coast, in the early hours of December 1.
The baby was rushed to the Royal Hobart Hospital from a home in Warrane, on Hobart's east coast, in the early hours of December 1.
On Saturday, detectives revealed they believe the child was injured in a “serious assault” but warned the investigation is expected to take “some time.”
“Police were called to the Royal Hobart Hospital at around 5.20am… after a child suffered serious injuries that are believed to be suspicious,” police said.
Ridgers will appear in court on Monday, December 4.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to call Bellerive CIB on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers.