A b@by boy just nine months old was allegedly doused with hot coffee by a man: His family is still tirelessly fighting for justice for him
Exclusive: The mother of a baby boy who was left with serious burns after a man allegedly poured hot coffee over him in a Brisbane park has called for justice ahead of the two-year anniversary of the attack.
The woman, who has not been identified, was with her then-nine-month-old son Luka at a park in Stones Corner when the stranger carried out the callous act on August 27, 2024.
Luka underwent multiple surgeries following the attack. Supplied
As a result, Luka has undergone multiple surgeries for severe burns to his face and body.
“It is honestly difficult to comprehend that it has been two years since that day,” she told nine.com.au.
“In some ways, it feels like yesterday, and in other ways, it feels like a lifetime ago.
“For us, this anniversary isn’t just about remembering what happened, it’s about remembering that there is still no justice for Luka.”
The alleged offender is believed to be in China. Supplied
The attack triggered an international manhunt for the alleged offender, who is believed to have fled the country to China.
Chinese officials were sent to Brisbane in February to assist with the investigation, but Luka’s mother said the man has not been found.
“Luka has had to carry the consequences of what happened to him every single day, while the person responsible has been able to continue living his life,” she said.
“We were hopeful that when the Chinese authorities were in Brisbane in February, something might happen before this anniversary, but there has still been no arrest, and we are still waiting.
“All we want is for the person responsible to be held accountable for what he did.
“Two years is a very long time to wait, but we are still hopeful that soon, we will see justice for Luka.”
China’s former Ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian said in January authorities were “serious in taking the necessary actions as a follow-up”.
Police released CCTV of a suspect following the attack on August 27, 2024. Supplied
There is no extradition treaty in place between Australia and China.
However, authorities have said China can prosecute its citizens for conduct which occurred outside China.
A spokesperson for the Queensland Police Service (QPS) and the Australian Federal Police (AFP) said both organisations remained “firmly committed to securing justice”.
“Investigators acknowledge the incident’s second anniversary and assure the community that this case remains a priority,” the spokesperson said.
“Investigators continue to pursue pathways to advance it further to secure justice for the victim and the victim’s family.”
The spokesperson said during the visit by Chinese authorities, officials were taken to “key sites of relevance to the investigation”, spoke to Australian police and met Luka’s family.
“Since this visit, the QPS has continued to work in close partnership with AFP, the Commonwealth government and international counterparts,” the spokesperson said.
“QPS and AFP continue to engage with Chinese authorities on the investigation.
“Investigators from Morningside Child Protection Investigations Unit continue to remain in close contact with the victim’s family.
“No further investigative update is available at this time.”
The Chinese Embassy in Australia has been contacted for comment.
SOURCE: 9 NEWS
https://www.nine.com.au/australia-news/qld/mother-calls-for-justice-as-man-who-threw-hot-coffee-on-baby-remains-at-large-20260825-p60re1.html
