Police investigating deliberately lit fire at Holy Rosary Primary School
Tasmania Police is investigating a deliberately lit structure fire at Holy Rosary Primary School in Claremont last night. Tasmania Fire Service crews were called to the scene about 8.30pm and upon arrival found a small timber shed and a building well-alight. Initial investigations indicate that a shed in the playground was deliberately set…
Rokeby bus incident
Tasmania Police responded to an incident involving two men on a bus in Rokeby about 12pm today. It is alleged that one of the men produced a knife during an altercation between the pair and injured the other man before they both left the bus. One man was taken to hospital and is receiving treatment…
Fatal pedestrian crash update
Police can confirm a New South Wales man died and a NSW woman is in a critical condition in hospital following a two vehicle crash in Launceston last night. The crash was between a police vehicle and a silver Lancer shortly before 8.30pm at the intersection of Paterson and St John Streets. Preliminary…
Concern for welfare – Climies 4WD track, West Coast Tasmania
Police are hoping to hear from the owner of some personal property located at the Granite Creek crossing on Climies Track shortly after midday yesterday, Monday 6 January 2020. The property found at the scene would indicate that the owner has gone for a swim and inadvertently left their property behind, but police mounted a…
Fatal pedestrian crash to be investigated
A male pedestrian has died following a two vehicle crash in Launceston tonight. The crash was between a police vehicle and another vehicle shortly before 8.30pm. A woman pedestrian remains in the Launceston General Hospital in a serious condition. Acting Deputy Commissioner Jonathan Higgins said: “This is a tragic incident and our thoughts…
Trial of police officer based at Cradle Mountain
Visitors to Cradle Mountain will see an increased police presence with a three month trial to start this week. Cradle Mountain is one of Tasmania’s best known tourist icons attracting over 300,000 visitor each year. As visitation has increased, so too has the number of incidents that require a police response. The officer…
Fatal pedestrian crash – Burnie
Police are calling for witnesses following a fatal crash involving a pedestrian and a bus in Burnie today. A bus collided with a female pedestrian at the intersections of Wilson and Cattley Street about 12.30pm. Sadly, the woman died at the scene despite efforts by members of the public, including two off-dpolice officers. Our thoughts…
HAZARDOUS ROAD CONDITIONS DUE TO BUSHFIRE SMOKE ACROSS TASMANIA
Tasmania Police urge motorists and road users to take extra care on roads throughout Tasmania today due to reduced visibility caused by bushfire smoke. A large plume of smoke has blown south from Victoria and New South Wales which has combined with existing smoke from Tasmanian bushfires and blanketed many parts of Tasmania from…
Thieves Target Volunteer Fire Brigades
Police are investigating a burglary and stealing from the Weymouth Fire Station that occurred at around 10pm, Friday 3 January 2020. Thieves entered the volunteer station, situated on Weymouth Road, and stole a base-station radio transceiver. The neighbouring Pipers River station was also targeted, but entry was not gained to the station. Inspector…
Driving hazards around bushfire areas
Motorists have been urged to take care in fire-affected areas as Tasmania Police continues to assist Tasmania Fire Service in combatting a number of bushfires around the state. “With temperature and wind conditions expected to increase over the weekend, Tasmania Police would like to take the opportunity to remind people of the risks associated…