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Man fled country after allegedly throwing hot coffee on baby in Brisbane park, police say

Police working with international partners to try to find foreign national, 33, who allegedly poured scalding liquid on nine-month-old boy

The man who allegedly poured scalding coffee on a nine-month-old baby escaped overseas less than a day before he was identified by detectives, Queensland police say.

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a 33-year-old foreign national accused of the alleged attack at Hanlon Park in Stones Corner on 27 August, with Australian Federal Police assisting in the investigation.

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