Two teenagers charged after five-month-old baby allegedly injured in fire extinguisher attack on Sunshine Coast
Two teenage boys have been charged after a baby girl allegedly suffered eye injuries in a fire extinguisher attack.
The five-month-old was strapped into the back seat of a car driven by her father when it stopped at traffic lights on High St in Sippy Downs on the Sunshine Coast on Sunday 15 June.
Two teenage e-scooter riders allegedly pulled up beside the vehicle and sprayed a fire extinguisher through an open window about 7.45pm, covering the whole car in white smoke and powder, including the baby.
Sign up to The Nightly's newsletters.
Get the first look at the digital newspaper, curated daily stories and breaking headlines delivered to your inbox.
By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.The father struggled to breathe and rushed to remove his daughter from the vehicle, with the baby later hospitalised for dry skin, red rashes, and bloodshot eyes.
Following an appeal for information, Queensland Police announced on Saturday that two boys have been taken into custody.
A 15-year-old Buderim boy has been charged with 13 offences including three count each of wilful damage and two counts of assault occasioning bodily harm.
A 14-year-old Buderim boy has been charged with six offences including two count each of wilful damage and assault occasioning bodily harm.
Police will allege the fire extinguisher was stolen hours earlier from a nearby car park on Courage Street.
Both boys will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act.
Originally published on 7NEWS
