A nine-month-old baby underwent surgery after a stranger poured a scalding hot drink on him.
The baby was with his family enjoying a picnic at Hanlon Park in Coorparoo, south of Brisbane, when an unknown man approached the group around midday on Tuesday.
The stranger poured a hot liquid believed to be coffee on the baby before fleeing the scene.
The baby was rushed to Queensland Children’s Hospital with burns to his chest and face.
He underwent surgery Tuesday night to determine the severity of his burns.
The baby was with his family enjoying a picnic at Hanlon Park in Coorparoo, south of Brisbane, when an unknown man approached the group.
His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
The baby’s family said Nine news They are traumatized and heartbroken. They also want the person responsible to be found.
Officers from the Child Protection and Investigation Unit have launched an investigation and are examining CCTV footage from the park.
The man remained at large early Wednesday morning.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Policelink on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers.
