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Man, 25, charged with murder of 3-week-old baby boy south of Brisbane in 2024

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In a statement, Queensland Police said the detectives undertook an extensive and protracted investigation into the child’s death. QLD Police
Camera IconIn a statement, Queensland Police said the detectives undertook an extensive and protracted investigation into the child’s death. QLD Police Credit: Supplied Source Known

A man has been charged with the murder of a three-week-old baby more than 18 months ago, with detectives alleging the child suffered “internal injuries”.

The baby boy was presented to Queensland Children’s Hospital on July 18, 2024 in a critical condition.

He died four days later.

Detectives from the Logan Child Protection and Investigation Unit and Child Trauma Unit investigated the boy’s cause of death.

A 25-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a three-week-old boy who died in hospital in 2024. Picture: QLD Police
Camera IconA 25-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a three-week-old boy who died in hospital in 2024. QLD Police Credit: Supplied Source Known

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Heavily-blurred footage released by police shows the moment officer smash their way into a home in Cleveland on Monday, where the man is arrested. Picture: QLD Police
Camera IconHeavily-blurred footage released by police shows the moment officer smash their way into a home in Cleveland on Monday, where the man is arrested. QLD Police Credit: Supplied Source Known

“Detectives undertook an extensive and protracted investigation and recently received results from comprehensive medical examinations, which indicate the child sustained internal injuries,” Queensland Police said in a statement issued on Monday.

It will be alleged the child received the injuries at a Rosemary St address in Greenbank, south of Brisbane.

In heavily-blurred bodycam footage released by police, officers are seen smashing their way into a Cleveland address, announcing their presence to the homeowners.

The man appears shirtless and can be seen being handcuffed, before he is led out into a waiting police vehicle.

In a statement, Queensland Police said the detectives undertook an extensive and protracted investigation into the child’s death. Picture: QLD Police
Camera IconIn a statement, Queensland Police said the detectives undertook an extensive and protracted investigation into the child’s death. QLD Police Credit: Supplied Source Known

A 25-year-old Cleveland man – who was known to the child – was arrested on Monday morning.

He has been charged with a single count of murder and fronted Brisbane Magistrates Court.

Police investigations continue.

Originally published as Man, 25, charged with murder of 3-week-old baby boy south of Brisbane in 2024

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