Man Charged in Death of 1-Year-Old Boy

A man in his 30s has been charged with the alleged death of a 1-year-old boy in Cunningham.

Police were notified by medical staff at CWM Hospital on October 17, 2024, after the boy was pronounced dead on arrival and showed signs of injury from an alleged assault.

According to police, the man is the mother's partner and has a history of abusive behavior. He also allegedly assaulted the boy’s 3-year-old brother, who was found at the home with visible injuries.

After consulting with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, the man was formally charged with one count of murder, one count of assault causing actual bodily harm, and one count of an act intended to cause grievous harm.

He appeared in Nasinu Magistrates Court today.