The following is a joint media release by the Queensland Police Service (QPS) and Australian Federal Police (AFP).
The QPS and AFP remain committed to securing justice for the infant who had hot coffee poured on him by a stranger on 27 August 2024.
Since the alleged offender left Australia on 31 August 2024, the AFP has been working tirelessly with our international partners to bring the alleged offender to justice.
Through these efforts, the location of the alleged offender is known to be in China.
The AFP is working jointly with Chinese authorities on appropriate options to take this matter forward.
The AFP values the ongoing cooperation from Chinese authorities and their shared commitment to pursue all avenues for justice in light of the alleged offender's location.
China has extraterritorial jurisdiction to prosecute its citizens for conduct which occurs outside China.
The QPS and AFP continue to work in close partnership to explore options for progressing this matter and are pursuing all available avenues.
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Quote this reference number: QP2401452454
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