Upcoming Football Finals and Crowd Behaviour
Local, state-wide and national football finals are fast approaching. It’s an exciting time of year. A time when football followers from around the state get together with friends and family and enjoy the spectacle that is footy. It should be a safe and memorable experience for all involved. Let’s not make it memorable for the…
Charges laid over Launceston evade
A 23 year old Launceston man has been charged following an evade incident in Launceston yesterday morning. The man was charged with Common Assault, Breach of Police Family Violence Order, Evade, Reckless Driving, Drive whilst License Suspended, Trespass and Destroy Property. The man appeared in the Launceston Magistrates Court late yesterday and was…
Police investigate arson incident at old Claremont Primary School
Police are investigating an arson incident at the old Claremont Primary School yesterday. At approximately 3.30pm yesterday(Thursday 31 August 2017), a structure fire was reported at the old Claremont Primary School, located at 34 Cadbury Road, Claremont. Two buildings were completely engulfed by fire when the Tasmania Fire Service (TFS) arrived, resulting in extensive damage…
Two in custody following Launceston evade
Two people are in custody following an evade incident in Launceston this morning. Police attempted to intercept a light Mitsubishi light truck in Lindsay Street, Invermay as a result of a traffic offence about 8am this morning (Thursday 31 August 2017). An attempt was made to intercept the vehicle which refused to pull…
Charging Statement – Deloraine Shooting incident
DELORAINE SHOOTING INCIDENT Charging statement Detectives from Launceston CIB advise that a 25-year-old Deloraine man has been charged with Causing Grievous Bodily Harm and Recklessly discharging a firearm. He is to appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court at 4pm today.
Northern Police attend two significant incidents overnight
Northern Police attend two significant incidents overnight Northern detectives are investigating two serious incidents overnight. Shooting At 9.10pm on Tuesday evening Deloraine Police were called to the Deloraine Medical Centre where an 11-year-old girl was being treated for a suspected gunshot wound to her head. The young girl was subsequently transported the Launceston General Hospital…
Fatal Crash, Bass Highway, Leith | Update
At 3.31pm yesterday, Tuesday 29th August, Emergency Services attended the scene of a fatal crash on the Bass Highway Leith. A 76-year-old woman from Forth has died at the scene as a result of the injuries sustained. Preliminary investigations which were assisted significantly by information received from witnesses indicate the cyclist was travelling west on the…
Fatal Crash Bass Highway Leith
At 3.31pm Tuesday 29/08/2017 Emergency Services attended the scene of a fatal crash on the Bass Highway Leith. A female cyclist in her 70s has died at the scene as a result of the injuries sustained. Preliminary investigations indicate the cyclist appeared to have failed to give way during an attempt to cross the Bass…
Orford Man rescued following wharf incident
An 85-year-old Orford man was rescued by locals after his vehicle veered off Triabunna Wharf this afternoon. The crash occurred whilst the man was maneuvering on the Esplanade adjacent to the marina. A number of locals quickly removed the driver from the water and contacted local emergency services. The man, the sole occupant of the…
Aggravated Armed Robbery – Springfield Store, West Moonah.
Detectives investigating the Aggravated Armed Robbery which occurred at the Springfield Food Store at 7.35pm on Saturday evening are urging anyone with information to contact them. If you saw anyone matching the following descriptions around the time of the incident, police would like to hear from you. Alleged offender #1: Described as a man approximately…