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China sending investigators to help with baby coffee attack investigation
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The West Australian
China is sending a team of investigators to Brisbane to aid local authorities pursuing a Chinese national for allegedly pouring hot coffee on a baby in August 2024.
“So we’re serious in investigating this incident.”Camera Icon Chinese ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian says Chinese investigators are heading to Brisbane.
NewsWire / Martin Ollman Credit: News Corp AustraliaWhile Australia and China do not have extradition arrangements, Chinese nationals accused of crimes abroad can be prosecuted by Chinese authorities.
“China has extraterritorial jurisdiction to prosecute its citizens for conduct which occurs outside China.
“The QPS and AFP continue to work in close partnership to explore options for progressing this matter and are pursuing all available avenues.”