Police have charged a man with grievous bodily harm (domestic violence offence) following an incident involving an infant in Mackay.
It will be alleged a 7-week old baby presented to a hospital in Moranbah with significant injuries on Tuesday, September 5.
Police attended and commenced investigations into the circumstances of the child’s injuries.
A 23-year-old Moranbah man was arrested in relation to the investigation on Wednesday, September 6.
He has been charged with one count of grievous bodily harm (domestic violence offence).
He is expected to appear at Moranbah Magistrates Court today, Thursday, September 7.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic and family violence, you should report it to police.
Support and counselling is available from the following agencies:
- DVConnect Womensline: 1800 811 811
- DVConnect Mensline: 1800 600 636
- 1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732
More information is also available from the Queensland Government Domestic and Family Violence portal.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
