House Fire – Canning Street Launceston
Police are investigating a fire at a property on Canning Street at Launceston early this morning. Around 1am, police on patrol observed a shed at the rear of 98 Canning Street fully engulfed in flames. The shed fire spread to the address and engulfed the roof area. Police cordoned off area between Wellington Street and…
Police investigating Mowbray crash involving pedestrian and vehicle
Police are investing a crash in Mowbray this afternoon where a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle. Around 3.20pm police responded to a report a man had been struck by a motor vehicle which was travelling north on George Town Road, near the Alanvale Road connector. At this stage in the investigation it is believed…
Police investigating burglary from ATM in George Town
Police are investigating a burglary from an ATM at a financial institution on Macquarie Street in George Town this morning. Around 4.55am police received a report of an alarm activation at the location. Police allege two people attempted to gain entry to an ATM. Although no money was stolen significant damage was caused to the…
Youth charged in relation to attempted armed robbery in Launceston
Police have charged a 15-year-old youth in relation to the attempted armed robbery of a store on Brisbane Street in Launceston on 22 July. The youth will appear before the Launceston Youth Court.
Police investigating aggravated burglary in Acton Park
Police are investigating a report of an alleged Aggravated Burglary committed in Acton Park this morning at approximately 6.40am. As part of the investigation police are seeking dashcam from anyone who was driving along Acton Road between 5.30am and 7.30am this morning. Dash cam footage can be uploaded direct to investigators at – https://taspol.au.evidence.com/axon/citizen/public/police-investigating-aggravated-burglary-acton Anyone…
Man charged over George St, Devonport incident
A 25-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder in relation to the George Street, Devonport incident on Friday morning. He appeared in a bedside court sitting this afternoon and was remanded in custody to reappear in court on 25 August 2022.
Woman charged over Wynyard wounding incident
Police have charged a 41-year-old Wynyard woman with wounding in relation to an incident in Maple Crescent, Wynyard. Approximately 12:10am on Sunday 31st July 2022, police and emergency services were called to Maple Crescent, Wynyard in response to a 43-year-old man, also from Wynyard, with head injuries. The man was conveyed to the North West…
Investigation continuing into George St wounding
Police are continuing to investigate the wounding incident involving a 25-year-old man and a 22-year-old man in George Street, Devonport yesterday morning. Both men remain in hospital. The 22-year-old is in a critical condition. The 25-year-old has been placed under arrest and is under police guard. He is in a stable condition and will be…
Man charged with assault
A 46 year old West Coast man has been charged with 3 counts of Assault with Indecent Intent against three youths following an investigation by members of Burnie CIB. The charges related to alleged offences at a West Coast school between late 2021 and April 2022. The man has been bailed to appear at the…
Police call for witnesses following crash between bus and pedestrian
About 12.30pm today, police and emergency services were called to a crash involving a pedestrian and a bus on the corner of Collins Street and Campbell Street, Hobart. As a result of the crash a 65-year-old woman received serious lower limb injuries and was conveyed to the Royal Hobart Hospital in a serious but stable…