Police arrest man over death of four-week-old baby in 2023By Rachel HoldsworthABC RiverinaTopic:Police1h ago1 hours agoFri 9 May 2025 at 12:55amChild abuse squad detectives were notified after the baby was taken to hospital in July 2023. (ABC Riverina: Michael Patterson)abc.net.au/news/police-arrest-man-over-death-of-baby-wagga/105272922Link copiedShareShare articleA man has been arrested over the death of a four-week-old baby in southern NSW.Child abuse squad detectives were notified after the baby was taken to Wagga Wagga Base Hospital in a critical condition on July 27, 2023.Unexplained serious physical injuries were identified in the boy.He was transferred to Sydney's Children's Hospital where he died on July 31.Detectives attached to State Crime Command's child abuse squad established Strike Force Wighton to investigate the infant's death.Detectives arrested a 26-year-old man known to the child in Albury, on the NSW-Victoria border, on Friday morning.He has been taken to Albury police station.Posted 1h ago1 hours agoFri 9 May 2025 at 12:55am, updated 1h ago1 hours agoFri 9 May 2025 at 1:08amShare optionsCopy linkFacebookX (formerly Twitter)Top StoriesPM tells caucus to maintain 'laser-like' focus on voters, as dumped minister Ed Husic a no-showLIVEPhoto shows Anthony Albanese with two fists in the air.Australia's political conclave theatrics feel blokey, but the future is femaleAAnalysis by Annabel CrabbPhoto shows Sussan LeyErin Patterson took son on hour long drive despite feeling sick, murder trial hearsLIVEPhoto shows A digital drawing of Erin Patterson wearing a pink shirtAn energy giant 'drained' this householder's batteryTopic:Energy IndustryPhoto shows Man wearing baseball cap and khaki green t-shirt standing next to household Tesla batteryIn 10 minutes, Pope Leo XIV told us a lot about himself, and his agendaTopic:Religious LeadersPhoto shows Newly elected Pope Leo XIV looks up when appears on the balcony at the VaticanPopular nowPM tells caucus to maintain 'laser-like' focus on voters, dumped minister Ed Husic a no-showLIVEPhoto shows Anthony Albanese with two fists in the air.In 10 minutes, Pope Leo XIV told us a lot about himself, and his agendaTopic:Religious LeadersPhoto shows Newly elected Pope Leo XIV looks up when appears on the balcony at the VaticanErin Patterson took son on hour long drive despite feeling sick, murder trial hearsLIVEPhoto shows A digital drawing of Erin Patterson wearing a pink shirtRelated topicsAlburyBabiesPoliceWagga WaggaTop StoriesPM tells caucus to maintain 'laser-like' focus on voters, as dumped minister Ed Husic a no-showTopic:Government and PoliticsPhoto shows Anthony Albanese with two fists in the air.Australia's political conclave theatrics feel blokey, but the future is femaleAAnalysis by Annabel CrabbErin Patterson took son on hour long drive despite feeling sick, murder trial hearsTopic:Law, Crime and JusticeAn energy giant 'drained' this householder's batteryTopic:Energy IndustryIn 10 minutes, Pope Leo XIV told us a lot about himself, and his agendaTopic:Religious LeadersJust InChina criticises Australia over joint exercises in South China SeaTopic:Defence and National Security7m ago7 minutes agoFri 9 May 2025 at 2:24amHow this understated Aussie's 'unreal' level could upset the Giro favouritesTopic:Road Cycle Racing13m ago13 minutes agoFri 9 May 2025 at 2:18amDiddy sex trafficking trial closes in on jury selectionTopic:Arts, Culture and Entertainment19m ago19 minutes agoFri 9 May 2025 at 2:12amGetting through Mother's Day if you're struggling with infertilityTopic:Fertility and Infertility34m ago34 minutes agoFri 9 May 2025 at 1:57amMore Just InBack to top