PLEASE NOTE: NSWPF-branded vision of the arrest will be available later today.
Media are reminded of their obligations under s15A of the Children (Criminal Proceedings) Act 1987 and s105 of the Children and Young Person (Care and Protection) Act 1998
Child Abuse Squad detectives have arrested a man over his alleged role in the death of a four-week-old baby in the state's Riverina.
In July 2023, detectives attached to State Crime Command's Child Abuse Squad established Strike Force Wighton to investigate the suspicious death of a four-week-old baby boy.
Child Abuse detectives were notified after the baby was taken to Wagga Wagga Base Hospital on Thursday 27 July 2023, in a critical condition where he was found to be suffering a number of unexplained serious physical injuries.
The baby was transferred to Sydney Children's Hospital where he died three days later, on Monday 31 July 2023.
Following extensive investigations and with the assistance of the NSW Crime Commission who utilised their statutory powers to assist the investigation, strike force detectives arrested a 26-year-old man – known to the child – in Albury CBD at 10am today (Friday 9 May 2025).
The man has been taken to Albury Police Station.
WHEN: 11.30am TODAY (Friday 9 May 2025)
WHERE: Outside Albury Police Station,
539-543 Olive St, Albury
WHO: Detective Inspector Peter Owen, Child Abuse Squad
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
