Man charged over alleged vile attack on infant in Mount Isa after a year-long investigation
A man has been charged after allegedly leaving a baby with serious injuries in remote north-west Queensland.
Police allege the child, who was just 18 months old, was presented at Mount Isa Hospital with head injuries on January 30.
The shocking injuries prompted a months-long investigation by local police and specialists from the Children's Trauma Unit.
After almost a year, police arrested a 34-year-old man on December 9 in connection with the alleged incident.
The man has since been charged with grievous bodily harm as a result of domestic violence.
Police allege the child, who was just 18 months old, was presented to Mount Isa Hospital with head injuries on January 30 (pictured)
He was remanded in custody to appear at the Mount Isa Magistrates Court on February 14, 2024.
Acting OIC at Mount Isa Child Protection and Investigation Unit Detective Senior Sergeant Nathaniel Carlton welcomed the outcome.
He said the arrest was a “great showcase” of the detective's commitment to investigating every incident in the local community.
“This outcome will only be achieved through fantastic collaboration between Mount Isa and specialist officers in such tragic circumstances,” he said.
“We will continue to do whatever it takes to investigate and hold accountable those who endanger children in the community.”