Father of infant boy charged with grievous bodily harm
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- The father of a nine-week-old infant has been charged with grievous bodily harm after the baby suffered life-threatening injuries.
- The baby was admitted to the intensive care unit at Sunshine Coast University Hospital with extensive brain and eye trauma, and multiple fractures.
- Police arrested the 30-year-old father following an investigation and public appeal; he was refused bail and will appear in court.
A 30-year-old man has been charged with grievous bodily harm after his nine-week-old son sustained critical injuries on the Sunshine Coast. The infant was rushed to Sunshine Coast University Hospital on April 24, arriving around 11 p.m. He was subsequently admitted to the intensive care unit due to life-threatening injuries.
Detectives from the Sunshine Coast Child Protection and Child Trauma Unit launched an investigation into the cause of the baby's severe injuries. The infant boy suffered extensive trauma to his brain and eyes, along with multiple fractures, according to police.
Following a detailed investigation and a public appeal for information, police apprehended the baby's father in Warana on Saturday afternoon. The Currimundi man faces one count of grievous bodily harm domestic violence offense against a child.
He was denied bail and is scheduled to appear before Maroochydore Magistrates Court on Monday.
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