Man charged in relation to wounding incident at Devonport

Police have charged a 21-year-old man from East Devonport with common assault in relation to a wounding incident at Devonport overnight.  

Police will allege the man assaulted a 21-year-old man on Rooke Street about midnight.  

The victim was transported to the Launceston General Hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.  

The charged man was bailed to appear before the Devonport Magistrates Court at a later date.  

Anyone with information in relation to the incident is asked to contact police on 131 444 and quote OR785517.  

Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers Tasmania at crimestopperstas.com.au or on 1800 333 000.