The Queensland Police Service (QPS) and Australian Federal Police (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.
Between 2 to 6 February, the QPS and AFP supported a delegation of Chinese authorities visiting Brisbane in relation to this matter.
As this is an ongoing investigation, the AFP and QPS have no further comment.
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Quote this reference number: QP2401452454
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