The baby was discovered outside a Gladstone Road address in Dandenong North, 27km south-east of the Melbourne 's CBD, with life-threatening injuries about 2.40am. The street is pictured in a general view, but the homes featured are not alleged to be related to the incident

Victorian detectives are investigating a suspected attack against a newborn baby in the middle of the night, with a woman now under police guard in hospital.

The infant was found by emergency services in a critical condition outside a home  in the early hours of Friday morning after the alarm was raised.

The baby was discovered at a Gladstone Road address in Dandenong North, 27km south-east of the Melbourne’s CBD, with life-threatening injuries about 2.40am.

A 25-year-old woman from a home on that street was also taken to hospital where she remains under police guard.

The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation.

The baby was discovered outside a Gladstone Road address in Dandenong North, 27km south-east of the Melbourne 's CBD, with life-threatening injuries about 2.40am. The street is pictured in a general view, but the homes featured are not alleged to be related to the incident

The baby was discovered outside a Gladstone Road address in Dandenong North, 27km south-east of the Melbourne ‘s CBD, with life-threatening injuries about 2.40am. The street is pictured in a general view, but the homes featured are not alleged to be related to the incident

Queensland Police are working to identify the unknown man (pictured) who was seen running from the Brisbane park after the attack

Queensland Police are working to identify the unknown man (pictured) who was seen running from the Brisbane park after the attack

The nine-month-old baby (pictured) has burns to 60 per cent of his body after a stranger threw scalding coffee over him

The nine-month-old baby (pictured) has burns to 60 per cent of his body after a stranger threw scalding coffee over him

The incident comes just a day after Australia was stunned by an alleged attack against a baby in a Brisbane Park. 

A woman and her baby were enjoying a picnic at Hanlon Park in Stones Corner about midday on Tuesday when they were approached by a stranger.

It is alleged the man poured a thermos of coffee over the little boy, causing burns to 60 per cent of his body, before fleeing the scene. 

Detectives have urged anyone with information on the Dandenong incident to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au. 

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