Police widen search to overseas for man after baby scalded at Hanlon Park in Stones Corner [Video]

Police are working with international agencies in the search for the suspect who allegedly threw hot coffee on a nine-month-old at a park in Brisbane.

The baby boy is in hospital after he was scalded at Hanlon Park in Stones Corner about midday on August 27 but the man remains missing.

Today, police confirmed they are now looking overseas.

“Detectives are continuing to investigate the matter and are working with interstate and international partner agencies to progress the investigation,” a police spokesperson said.

“An update to media will be provided on Monday.”

The nine-month-old and his mother were having a picnic at the park when they were allegedly confronted by a stranger.

An off-duty nurse heard the mother’s screams and came to her aid and took her to her home for a shower.

Police alleged a man “approached them and poured a …