Police are investigating a suspected wounding incident after a child presented to the Launceston General Hospital overnight with serious injuries.

Police were called to the hospital shortly before midnight after reports a child had sustained knife wounds.

A woman also presented with non-life threatening injuries and remains at the hospital where she is receiving treatment and is in police custody.

The child is in a serious condition and has been flown to Melbourne for medical treatment.

Investigations are ongoing and there is no risk to the public.

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