Police are calling for further information from the public after a man was arrested in the Launceston CBD on Sunday afternoon. 

Police will allege the man spat on two women in the Brisbane Street area about 12.30pm and confronted several other people before being arrested by an off-duty police officer. 

The 32-year-old man from Launceston has been charged with assault, stealing, disorderly conduct, possession of a knife and offences against police. He appeared in an after-hours court on 3 November and was remanded in custody to re-appear at a later date. 

“Understandably this would have been a confronting incident for the witnesses,” said Senior Sergeant James Scicluna. 

“People have the right to feel safe in our community, and this type of behaviour is unacceptable and will not be tolerated by police.” 

“As part of our ongoing investigation police would like to speak to the two women who were spat at, we understand they left the area shortly after the incident.” 

“Police would also like to express our thanks to the two men who assisted our off-duty officer who arrested the man as the incident occurred.” 

If anyone has information in relation to the incident, they are asked to contact Launceston Police on 131 444 or provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers Tasmania at crimestopperstas.com.au or on 1800 333 000 – quote OR789125.