Man Charged with Manslaughter over Death of Four-Week-Old Baby in NSW

A 26-year-old man has been charged with domestic violence-related manslaughter over the death of a four-week-old baby in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, after the infant was brought to hospital with multiple serious injuries in July 2023 and died three days later. The man, who was a family member but not previously known to police, was arrested in Albury and granted bail after facing court, with his next appearance scheduled in July. The investigation, which involved the NSW Crime Commission and a regional detective team, took nearly two years to reach this point. Police described the case as profoundly impacting the local community and characterized the inflicted injuries as abhorrent. The baby is survived by two siblings, and authorities have declined to confirm the suspect's exact relationship to the infant. This case has drawn attention to issues of domestic violence and child protection in the region.