Editor’s note: ABC news has named the child as Khaylan Shane Butler and the accused as Daniel John Ridgers.
Media release – Tasmania Police, 4 December 2023
Grievous bodily harm charge upgraded to murder
Yesterday police charged a 25-year-old man from Warrane with causing grievous bodily harm to a 10-month-old baby that has sadly died.
This charge has now been upgraded to murder.
The man will re-appear before the Hobart Magistrates Court today.
Our thoughts and condolences are with the family and loved ones of the baby.
*Media please note, the family has requested privacy at this difficult time.
Baby dies after alleged assault
Sadly, the 10-month-old baby who presented to the Royal Hobart Hospital with critical injuries on Friday has died.
Our condolences are with the family and loved ones of the baby.
The police investigation is ongoing.
Any further updates will be proactively distributed on rounds.
Man Charged with Causing grievous bodily harm to child – 3 December
Police have charged a 25-year-old man from Warrane with causing grievous bodily harm to child.
The child presented to the Royal Hobart Hospital on Friday and remains in a critical condition.
The man was detained to appear before the court today.
Police including officers from CIB, Forensics and Uniform are continuing to investigate.
Police investigating what is believed to be serious assault on young child – 1 December
Bellerive CIB is investigating what is believed to be a serious assault on a young child in Southern Tasmania.
Police were called to the Royal Hobart Hospital around 5:20am this morning after a child presented with critical injuries that are believed to be suspicious.
The child had been transported by ambulance from a residence in Warrane around 1:10am.
Police including officers from CIB, Forensics and Uniform are investigating and conducting examinations. This is expected to take some time.
The child remains in the Royal Hobart Hospital in a critical condition.
