Heinous Hot Coffee Attack on Infant Sparks International Manhunt

An international manhunt is underway for a suspect who allegedly doused an infant with scalding hot coffee at a park in Australia. Police have described the act as one of the "most cowardly" they've seen.

An international manhunt is underway for a suspect who allegedly doused an infant with scalding hot coffee at a park in Australia late last month. Queensland police say the coward assaulted the infant at Hanlon Park in Stones Corner around noon on Aug. 27.

That’s when a man walked up to a family with whom he had no relation, and poured a hot liquid onto the child before fleeing the scene. Emergency crews were called, and the infant was rushed to a hospital with "serious burns," Queensland police said in a press release.

Heinous Hot Coffee Attack on Infant Sparks International Manhunt

The child was later released from the hospital, but the scars of the attack remain. Detectives from the Morningside Child Protection Investigation Unit identified the suspect as a 33-year-old "foreign national." Queensland police said the suspect has since fled Australia.

A warrant has been issued for his arrest for "intending to cause grievous bodily harm," Queensland Police’s Paul Dalton said. Dalton described the attack on the infant as the "most cowardly" he’s seen in a decades-long career.

Heinous Hot Coffee Attack on Infant Sparks International Manhunt

"I’ve seen a lot of disgusting acts. But this is one, if you look at the situation, I can’t think of someone being in a more vulnerable situation and being more vulnerable — a young mother and a baby sitting on the ground," Dalton said.

The department is working with national and international partner agencies to investigate. A friend of the family, meanwhile, has set up a GoFundMe page to help the infant with his recovery. The page said the child "has a long recovery ahead of him which will include further doctors, specialists [and] hospital appointments."

Heinous Hot Coffee Attack on Infant Sparks International Manhunt

This incident is a disturbing reminder of the vulnerability of young children and the need for increased vigilance to protect them. The international manhunt for the suspect demonstrates the determination of law enforcement to bring perpetrators of such heinous crimes to justice.

The community is still reeling from the shock of this senseless attack. Many residents have expressed their outrage and support for the family. The incident has also raised questions about the adequacy of security measures in public parks.

Heinous Hot Coffee Attack on Infant Sparks International Manhunt

Despite the trauma they have endured, the family of the infant has shown remarkable courage and resilience. The GoFundMe page has raised over $10,000 to help cover the cost of the child's medical care and recovery.

The international manhunt for the suspect is ongoing, and authorities are urging the public to come forward with any information that could lead to his arrest. The community deserves answers and justice for this heinous crime.