Police release image of man wanted after scalding coffee was poured over a baby at a park

A nine-month-old baby had to undergo surgery after a stranger poured a scalding hot drink on him – as police release an image of a man wanted in relation to the incident.

The baby was at a family picnic at Hanlon Park in Coorparoo in Brisbane‘s south when an unknown man approached the group at about midday on Tuesday.

The stranger poured a hot liquid believed to be coffee onto the nine-month-old before fleeing the scene.

The infant was rushed to the Queensland Children’s Hospital with burns to his chest and face and has since undergone surgery. 

The baby’s family told media they’re traumatised and heartbroken by the incident. 

On Wednesday, police released a CCTV image of a man who may be able to assist with their inquiries into the assault.

The man is seen running…