A 25-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder following the death of a three-week-old baby boy who passed away in hospital more than a year and a half ago.
The infant was brought to Queensland Children’s Hospital on 18 July 2024 in critical condition and died four days later.
According to Queensland Police, detectives from the Logan Child Protection and Investigation Unit and Child Trauma Unit conducted a lengthy investigation into the circumstances surrounding the child’s death.
Police say that following extensive medical examinations, results recently confirmed the baby had sustained internal injuries. Investigators allege these injuries occurred at a Rosemary Street address in Greenbank.
The man, a Cleveland resident who was known to the child, was arrested at his home on Monday morning. Police bodycam footage captured officers executing a forced entry into the Cleveland property before taking the man into custody.
He has been charged with one count of murder.
The investigation involved collaboration between multiple police units and required comprehensive medical assessments before charges could be laid.
The matter is now before the courts.
Published 2-February-2026
