A Queensland man has been charged with the murder of his three-month-old son following the infant’s death in hospital this week. Uneeb Ullah, 28, was arrested after the baby was admitted to Ipswich Hospital on October 1 with significant internal injuries. The infant was later transferred to Brisbane’s Queensland Children’s Hospital, where he remained on life support before passing away on Tuesday.

Detectives from the Ipswich Child Protection Investigation Unit, with assistance from the Child Trauma Unit, led the investigation. Uneeb Ullah was charged with murder, an offence classified under domestic violence laws, and appeared briefly in Brisbane Magistrates Court on Wednesday. He did not enter a plea, was not required to attend in person, and was remanded in custody pending a court hearing scheduled for October 26. No application for bail was made.

Detective Inspector Michael Manago, who is overseeing the investigation, declined to provide explicit details about how the injuries occurred but confirmed the baby had been on life support for several days. He said police believe only Ullah and the infant were present at the family home when the alleged incident took place. The baby was the couple’s only child, and both parents, who were born overseas, reportedly have limited family support.

Inspector Manago described the case as "a terribly tragic event involving a very vulnerable young member of the community" and noted the child’s mother is “extremely upset” and receiving support. Police have spoken to both parents multiple times throughout the investigation and indicated that the nature and dynamics of their relationship would form a significant part of ongoing inquiries.

Hospital staff at Ipswich Hospital alerted authorities upon noticing the severity of the child's injuries, prompting police to begin their investigation. While authorities have not ruled out the possibility of further charges, no additional allegations have been disclosed at this stage.

Queensland Police Minister Dan Purdie emphasized the commitment of police to thoroughly investigate incidents involving harm to children, describing the death as "devastating."

Legal Aid solicitor Kirstyn Nicholson, representing Ullah, requested an adjournment in court but did not seek bail for her client. The case remains before the courts as police continue to gather evidence related to the child’s death.