Royal Hobart Hospital: Child fights for life with serious injuries Tasmania Police consider ‘suspicious’
Detectives have launched a desperate public appeal after a young child was found with serious injuries in Hobart.
Tasmanian Police were called in to investigate on Friday after paramedics found the child at an address in Warrane about 1.10am.
On Saturday, detectives revealed they believe the child was injured in a “serious assault” but warned the investigation is expected to take “some time.”
A young child is fighting for his life at the Royal Hobart Hospital with ‘suspicious’ injuries
“Police were called to the Royal Hobart Hospital at around 5.20am… after a child suffered serious injuries that are believed to be suspicious,” a spokesperson said.
The child is in critical condition in hospital.
“Police, including CIB, forensics and uniform officers, continue to investigate and conduct investigations,” a police statement said.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to call Bellerive CIB on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers.