Wounding Incident – Man Arrested and Charged

At approximately 11:30am today, police were called to attend a disturbance on Main Road Rosetta.

Upon arrival it was ascertained two men who were known to each other have engaged in a verbal argument. One of the men has smashed the window of a car. The owner of the car has used a pair of scissors to cause a 4 cm laceration to the back of the other parties head.

The 32 year old victim from Claremont was conveyed to the Royal Hobart Hospital by ambulance to have a laceration treated. The injuries were not life threatening and he was released from hospital.

A 42 year old man from Bellerive was arrested at the scene, he was later charged with one count of wounding and will appear in court.

It is noted the parties were known to each other and this was an isolated event.

Tasmania Police would like to thank members of the public who reported the matter to police and remained at the scene to provide further information.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is requested to ring Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.