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China Taskforce to Probe Brisbane Baby Scalding
29 Jan
Summary
- Chinese taskforce will visit Australia to investigate coffee attack.
- Baby Luka suffered severe burns after hot coffee was thrown.
- Suspect fled to China, is not currently charged.
Chinese authorities have confirmed that a joint taskforce will travel to Brisbane to investigate the alleged scalding of a nine-month-old baby at a local playground. The incident occurred on August 27, 2024, when a man reportedly threw a thermos of hot coffee over the infant, Luka, while he was at Hanlon Park with his mother. Luka has since undergone at least eight surgeries for horrific burns to his chest, neck, and face, covering 60 percent of his body.
The suspect, a 33-year-old Chinese national, fled the scene and reportedly departed Australia for China before being identified. Over 18 months later, China's Ambassador to Australia, Xiao Qian, announced a 'working group' would visit Brisbane to collaborate with Australian colleagues. Queensland Police and the Australian Federal Police are supporting this visit, emphasizing cooperation to pursue all avenues for justice, noting China's extraterritorial jurisdiction over its citizens.
