Gracemere: 20-year-old man charged with murder after death of 10-week-old baby girl
A man has been charged with murder after a baby died in hospital after being found with life threatening injuries.
Emergency services were called to an address in Gracemere, Queensland, on January 19 after recieing reports a baby was unconscious and not breathing.
The 10-week-old baby girl was rushed to Rockhampton Base Hospital before she was airlifted to Brisbane.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.The young baby tragically died in hospital days later on January 22.
On Tuesday night, police arrested a 20-year-old Rockhampton man, before charging a man with murder.
“Following investigations, detectives from Rockhampton Child Protection Investigation Unit and specialist police from Crime and Intelligence Command’s Child Trauma Unit arrested and charged a man overnight, February 18,” a Queensland Police spokesperson said.
The man is due to appear before Rockhampton Magistrates Court on Wednesday.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online via www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
