Police investigating Bridgewater house fire
Police are investigating a house fire in Bridgewater this afternoon, after fire investigators determined it was likely to be deliberately lit. Emergency services were called to the scene on Scott Road about 12:40pm. While firefighters responded quickly and prevented the fire from spreading, the residence was significantly damaged. A 17-year-old, the only occupant at the…
Tasmania Police Community Survey closed today after receiving 4100 public responses
The Tasmania Police Community Survey closed today after receiving 4100 public responses over the 3-week open time. Commissioner Donna Adams said that respondents represented every local government area in the state and were aged between 16 and 70+. “Just 1000 responses were needed to provide accurate statistical analysis and with 4100 responses received, the community…
Grievous bodily harm charge upgraded to murder
Yesterday police charged a 25-year-old man from Warrane with causing grievous bodily harm to a 10-month-old baby that has sadly died. This charge has now been upgraded to murder. The man will re-appear before the Hobart Magistrates Court today. Our thoughts and condolences are with the family and loved ones of the baby.
Baby dies after alleged assault
Sadly, the 10-month-old baby who presented to the Royal Hobart Hospital with critical injuries on Friday has died. Our condolences are with the family and loved ones of the baby. The police investigation is ongoing. Any further updates will be proactively distributed on rounds.
Police Investigate Serious Crash – Tea Tree Road
Police are investigating a single vehicle crash, involving a black XR6 Falcon sedan, which occurred on Tea Tree Road at Brighton at approximately 3.45pm. The only occupant of the vehicle, a 37 year old female from Hobart suffered serious injuries and was transported to the Royal Hobart Hospital for treatment. The vehicle, driven by the…
Age of child with critical injuries released
As part of the ongoing investigation into a serious assault on a child in Southern Tasmania, police can advise the victim is a 10-month-old baby. The baby remains in the Royal Hobart Hospital in a critical condition.
Man Charged with Causing grievous bodily harm to child
Police have charged a 25-year-old man from Warrane with causing grievous bodily harm to child. The child presented to the Royal Hobart Hospital On Friday and remains in a critical condition. The man was detained to appear before the court today. Police including officers from CIB, Forensics and Uniform are continuing to investigate.
Fatal Crash – Launceston
At 5:16pm on Saturday 2 December 2023 Emergency Services attended a two-vehicle collision at the Intersection of Doyne Road and Lindsay Street, Invermay. The crash occurred between a motorcycle and an SUV. Sadly, the rider of the motorcycle, a 31-year-old man from Newstead died shortly after the crash. The cause of the crash is being…
Fatal Motorcycle Crash – Invermay
Sadly, a man has died following a crash involving a motorcycle and a car on Doyne Street at Invermay, near the intersection of Lindsay Street. The man was riding the motorcycle at the time of the crash. Police are investigating the circumstances of the crash. Our condolences are with the family and loves one of…
Four outlaw motorcycle gang members to be proceeded against for traffic related offences
Four outlaw motorcycle gang members will be proceeded against for traffic related offences after they were intercepted by police on the Midlands Highway north of Oatlands around 10.45am today. The four men were each riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle while under the influence of drugs (each returned a positive result on a roadside oral fluid…