Australia and China Cooperate as Beijing Sends Investigators Over Brisbane Baby Coffee Attack
Chinese authorities dispatch a working group to Brisbane to assist with the investigation into a man wanted for allegedly throwing hot coffee on an infant last year
Australian and Chinese authorities have escalated collaboration over the high-profile case of a man wanted for allegedly pouring boiling coffee over a nine-month-old baby in a Brisbane park, marking a significant development in an investigation that has spanned several months.
The suspected attacker, a 33-year-old Chinese national, fled Australia shortly after the brutal incident in August last year, prompting an international manhunt and a complex legal and diplomatic challenge due to the absence of a formal extradition treaty between Australia and China.
In response to ongoing efforts by Australian police, China’s ambassador to Australia, His Excellency Xiao Qian, has confirmed that a working group of Chinese officials will travel to Brisbane to engage directly with the Queensland Police Service and the Australian Federal Police.
The delegation’s purpose is to assist in reviewing evidence, discuss investigative strategies and explore legal avenues for progressing the case, including potential prosecution under Chinese law, which permits extraterritorial jurisdiction over citizens accused of serious crimes abroad.
Queensland Police and the Australian Federal Police confirmed they have located the suspect in China and are pursuing all available options in partnership with their Chinese counterparts.
Both services welcomed the heightened cooperation and emphasised a shared commitment to pursuing justice for the young victim.
The baby, named Luka, suffered severe burns to his face, neck and chest during the attack and has endured extensive medical treatment, including multiple surgeries and ongoing rehabilitation.
His mother continues to call for accountability, highlighting the profound impact the attack has had on her family.
Australian officials underscored that the visit by Chinese investigators reflects an important step in bridging legal and procedural gaps that have hindered traditional law enforcement approaches.
While the precise timing of the delegation’s arrival in Australia has not been disclosed, the move signals an intensification of bilateral cooperation on a case that has drawn widespread public attention.
As investigators from both nations prepare to work side by side, authorities are hopeful that the combined efforts will help advance the search for justice in a case that has challenged conventional mechanisms for cross-border criminal accountability.
The suspected attacker, a 33-year-old Chinese national, fled Australia shortly after the brutal incident in August last year, prompting an international manhunt and a complex legal and diplomatic challenge due to the absence of a formal extradition treaty between Australia and China.
In response to ongoing efforts by Australian police, China’s ambassador to Australia, His Excellency Xiao Qian, has confirmed that a working group of Chinese officials will travel to Brisbane to engage directly with the Queensland Police Service and the Australian Federal Police.
The delegation’s purpose is to assist in reviewing evidence, discuss investigative strategies and explore legal avenues for progressing the case, including potential prosecution under Chinese law, which permits extraterritorial jurisdiction over citizens accused of serious crimes abroad.
Queensland Police and the Australian Federal Police confirmed they have located the suspect in China and are pursuing all available options in partnership with their Chinese counterparts.
Both services welcomed the heightened cooperation and emphasised a shared commitment to pursuing justice for the young victim.
The baby, named Luka, suffered severe burns to his face, neck and chest during the attack and has endured extensive medical treatment, including multiple surgeries and ongoing rehabilitation.
His mother continues to call for accountability, highlighting the profound impact the attack has had on her family.
Australian officials underscored that the visit by Chinese investigators reflects an important step in bridging legal and procedural gaps that have hindered traditional law enforcement approaches.
While the precise timing of the delegation’s arrival in Australia has not been disclosed, the move signals an intensification of bilateral cooperation on a case that has drawn widespread public attention.
As investigators from both nations prepare to work side by side, authorities are hopeful that the combined efforts will help advance the search for justice in a case that has challenged conventional mechanisms for cross-border criminal accountability.
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