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SA father turns himself in with baby

A man who handed himself and his baby daughter into police will face a SA court on a charge of assaulting the girl's grandmother.

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A South Australian man accused of being on the run with his baby daughter is due to appear in court charged with assaulting the child's grandmother.

Benjamin Koch, 38, handed himself in at Mount Gambier Police Station on Sunday night after a manhunt that began early in the morning.

Police said the 10-month-old baby was safe and well.

Her father has been charged with aggravated serious criminal trespass, assault causing serious harm and illegal use of a car.

He was refused bail and is expected to face court later on Monday.


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