Man Accused of Poisoning Child Released

**Kaylara** · February 18th, 2009, 04:30 AM

Originally Posted by 9News

A Brisbane man who allegedly poured poison into his three-year-old son's mouth has been released on bail.

The 23-year-old Keperra man faced Brisbane Magistrates Court on Wednesday charged with one count of administering poison with intent to harm and one count of acts intending to disable.

It is alleged the incident occurred at a Keperra residence on February 1.

The three-year-old boy was taken to the Royal Children's Hospital but has since been released.

Outside the court, the 23-year-old's partner said she did not believe he was guilty.

"We both love these kids to death, he's a nice person," she said.

"He loves his kids and would never do anything to hurt them."

The 23-year-old man will reappear in Brisbane Magistrates Court for a committal mention on March 30.

Police prosecutors did not oppose bail.

The 23-year-old has been ordered not to come into contact with the complainants, which include his three-year-old and five-year-old sons.

http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/...ious-substance

**Unamused Cat** · February 19th, 2009, 02:08 AM

Outside the court, the 23-year-old's partner said she did not believe he was guilty.

Not again!

**Abroad** · February 22nd, 2009, 07:22 AM

So how does she think the poison got in her son's mouth? Does she think he took a swig himself? If he did, someone has not been keeping the domestic cleaners in a safe place for much of his toddlerhood.

I wouldn't go bragging about that if I were her.