Update New Town Investigation
Sadly, police can confirm that the man who was found critically injured in New Town in the early hours of yesterday morning has since died in hospital as a result of his injuries. The investigation into the circumstances of his death are ongoing. Police extend their sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Investigations Continue into New Town Incident
Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of how a man sustained critical injuries in New Town in the early hours of yesterday. The man he was pictured with on CCTV at the K-Mart Plaza has been located and interviewed by Police. He is no longer considered a person of interest. The man remains in…
Vehicle seized and two people assisting police with enquiries – New Town man seriously injured
Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of how a man sustained critical injuries in New Town this morning. “About 2.50am, a man aged in his 50s was located unconscious on Swanston Street with significant injuries to his torso and neck area,” said Detective Inspector David Gill. “The man underwent surgery today and remains in…
Males charged from an incident at Cuprona
Two people have been charged following an alleged aggravated armed robbery at Cuprona overnight. Police and emergency services were called to a private residence just before 10pm Thursday after reports a person had been seriously injured. Two men reportedly entered the residence while in possession of a firearm and a knife. A man inside the home received…
Taskforce Scelus members charge 128 people with 237 offences
Western police have charged 128 people with 237 individual offences over the past three months. As part of Taskforce Scelus police seized 8 firearms, $45,000 in cash, quantities of methylamphetamine, MDMA, LSD, and cannabis, and $5000 worth of stolen property over between mid-June and late August, 2024. Taskforce members searched 23 properties and 59 vehicles…
Police officer to appear in court
A Southern District police officer will appear in court this morning after being arrested overnight for family violence offences. He will appear in court charged with strangulation in relation to an alleged family violence incident. As is the usual process, he will be stood down from duty. It is not appropriate to comment further at…
Police investigating circumstances of man sustaining serious injuries in New Town
Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of a man being located with serious injuries in New Town this morning. “About 2.50am the man was located unconscious on Swanston Street,” said Detective Inspector David Gill. “The man, aged in his 50s, was transported to the Royal Hobart Hospital where he remains in a critical condition…
Police in St Helens cracking down on drink and drug drivers
Police in St Helens have apprehended several drink and drug drivers in the area recently, with one woman caught seven times the legal alcohol limit. Inspector Luke Manhood said drink and drug driving is one of the major causes of fatal and serious crashes, and there is no excuse. “Last Wednesday, a 37-year-old man was…
Three youths to be proceeded against over Snapchat video
Three youths will be proceeded against after a video of a 15 year old girl was distributed via Snapchat without her consent or knowledge. Two boys – 14 and 15 – and a 13 year old girl are being proceeded against under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act for their involvement in…
Man charged after police recover $20,000 worth of stolen tools
A 38-year-old Riverside man has been charged with multiple burglaries after police recovered a significant quantity of power tools and equipment believed to have been stolen from a number of vehicles across Launceston. The majority of tools – estimated to be valued at about $20,000 – were stolen from trade vehicles parked in public spaces,…