Two men arrested over Devonport disturbance
Two Devonport men, aged 32 and 34, were arrested by police attending a disturbance in Rooke Street, Devonport about 7pm last night. “Today we have become aware that prior to these arrests there appears to have been a number of assaults which we are now investigating having today received formal complaints,” Detective Inspector Kim…
Name released – Port Sorell Main Rd fatality
Police have today released the name of the man killed in yesterday’s pedestrian fatality on Port Sorell Main Road. The man was Aiden Sean McHugh, 21, of East Devonport. Our thoughts are with the man’s loved ones and family at this difficult time. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatality are…
Detectives seek witnesses to arson – Wynyard Bowls Club
Burnie CIB detectives have charged a 15-year-old Wynyard youth with Arson and Burglary in relation to a deliberately lit fire at the Wynyard Bowls Club on 4 January 2018. This male youth will also be proceeded against for another attempted burglary at the Wynyard Football Club rooms and another burglary and stealing from the C3…
Police investigations continue into Waverley assault
Launceston CIB is continuing its investigation into the serious assault at Waverley early yesterday morning which has left a 48 year old Prospect man in hospital in intensive care. Police divers are preparing to search the lake in Waverley this morning in which the victim’s 1984 yellow single cab Mazda was recovered from yesterday…
Update of Police Operations at Devonport Cup
Police were present in large numbers again to ensure a safe and successful 2018 Devonport Cup at Tapeta Park today. With a large crowd in attendance police ensured public safety throughout the event, including traffic movements to and from the racecourse. The results of the police operations were: Random Breath Tests Conducted: …
Police investigate death on Port Sorell Main Rd
Police are continuing to investigate after a 21 year old man from East Devonport died after being hit by a car on Port Sorell Main Road near East Devonport sometime after 4am today. Two people came forward to police this morning and have been interviewed. No charges have been laid at this time. The section…
Waverley serious assault victim identified
Police have confirmed the identity of the victim involved in the serious assault at Waverley in the early hours of this morning. He is a 48 year old man from Prospect. No further information about the man’s identity will be provided at this stage. The 1984 yellow single cab Mazda utility recovered from…
Update – serious assault at Waverley
Police have seized a 1984 yellow single cab Mazda Utility from the lake in Waverley. Detective Inspector Philippa Burk said that police were investigating whether there is any link from this vehicle and the serious assault on the male victim in the LGH. “Police would like to thank members of the public who…
Death of a man at Port Sorell
Devonport police are investigating the death of a man near Port Sorell this morning. The body of the man was found just after 6am by the side of the road. It appears he had been struck by a vehicle. Investigations are continuing to determine the identity of the man. Two people are now assisting police…
Serious Assault Of Male – Waverley
At approximately 12.30am on Wednesday the 10th January 2018, police and Tas Ambulance personnel were called to the intersection of Naroo Street and Tasman Highway Waverley where a male person had been located with serious head injuries. The male person who is believed to be aged between 30 and 40 years has been transported to…