Federal and Queensland police have given their strongest acknowledgement yet that the man who allegedly poured hot coffee on a baby boy in a random attack at a Brisbane park may never face justice in Australia.
Nine-month-old Luka was with his mother at Hanlon Park in Stones Corner on August 27 last year when a 33-year-old man allegedly snuck up and poured hot coffee over the baby’s body before running away.
Luka was seriously scalded when a man threw hot coffee over his body. His parents requested his face be pixelated.Credit: Go Fund Me
In a joint statement on Wednesday, the Australian Federal Police and Queensland Police referenced China’s ability to prosecute overseas crimes domestically.
If China does take that step, the attacker would likely never return to Australia to face justice.
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“The AFP is working jointly with Chinese authorities on appropriate options to take this matter forward,” the statement reads.
“The AFP values the ongoing cooperation from Chinese authorities and their shared commitment to pursue all avenues for justice in light of the alleged offender’s location.
“China has extraterritorial jurisdiction to prosecute its citizens for conduct which occurs outside China.”
Luka’s mother has told this masthead she is still holding out hope the attacker will face punishment.
“I don’t think it’s acceptable that a person … gets away with it,” she said.
“Luka deserves justice.”
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