Man charged with torture, assault of seven-week-old boy

A 27-year-old man has been charged with torture and assault of a seven-week-old child, with police alleging prolonged and repeated physical abuse.

A 27-year-old man has been charged with torture and assault after a seven-week-old child was taken to a Brisbane hospital in an unresponsive condition.

Police allege that a medical examination showed that the little boy had received injuries consistent with prolonged and repeated physical abuse.

The child was taken to Brisbane Children’s Hospital on March 5, sparking an investigation by detectives from the Inala Child Protection and Investigation Unit.

Police have released footage of the arrest of a 27-year-old Forest Lake man.

As a result, the child was removed from the care of a 27-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman.

The 27-year-old Forest Lake man was subsequently charged with three accounts of assault occasioning bodily harm and one count of torture.

The matter was mentioned in Brisbane Magistrate’s Court this morning and adjourned until June 23. He was remanded in custody to appear via video link on that day.

No evidence was read out in court.

Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Joshua Brewer praised the efforts of investigating officers.

“This was a deeply confronting matter for CPIU detectives to undertake given it involved a vulnerable infant sustaining serious injuries. Detectives worked with care and determination to take appropriate action to remove the child from harm.” Acting Senior Sergeant Brewer said.

“This investigation highlights the importance of community diligence – if members of the public are aware of or suspect child abuse, they are encouraged to report it to police.”

Originally published as Man charged with torture, assault of seven-week-old boy