Baby injured in fire extinguisher attack

Police have released CCTV in a bid to identify those who may be able to assist with the investigation, after the fire extinguisher was stolen, and then discharged into the car.

Police are investigating after reports a fire extinguisher was sprayed into a car, injuring a baby girl.

Police have released CCTV footage of two people on an e-bike after the fire extinguisher was stolen, and then allegedly discharged into the car at Slippy Downs on the Sunshine Coast on Sunday, June 15.

A five-month-old baby was injured in the attack. Picture: 7NEWS

The stolen extinguisher was reportedly sprayed through the rear window of a silver Suzuki Vitara stopped at traffic lights on High Street around 7.50pm.

The whole car was covered in white smoke and powder.

A five-month-old girl was strapped into the baby seat of the car, being driven by her dad.

Both suffered minor injuries in the attack.

The baby was in her seat when the attack occurred. Picture: 7NEWS

The dad struggled to breathe as he rushed to take his daughter from the car. She was later taken to hospital and treated for dry skin, rash and bloodshot eyes.

The fire extinguisher was stolen hours earlier from a carpark on Courage Street, police confirmed.

The baby’s mother broke down, speaking to 7NEWS.

“Grow up, stop terrorising people, do good with your life,” she said.

“There’s absolutely no need for this.”

Authorities have urged anyone with information to contact police.