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Thursday, 11 January 2018 - 10:01 pm.

Serious Motor Vehicle Accident – Cradle Mountain Road

A man is in a critical condition in the Royal Hobart Hospital following a single vehicle rollover on Cradle Mountain Road, Moina, earlier today. On Thursday 11 January 2018 at approximately 3:20pm Police were called to attend a single vehicle crash on Cradle Mountain Road, Moina.   Police believe a mauve Hyundai Excel lost control…

Thursday, 11 January 2018 - 3:21 pm.

Motorists reminded to slow down in slippery conditions

With our recent dry spell and forecast rain in the North and North West tomorrow and Saturday, Tasmania’s road surfaces may become slippery – so we’re reminding motorists to take care on the road and drive to the conditions. ‘Whether you are travelling on a major highway, urban street or rural road, today and over…

Thursday, 11 January 2018 - 2:26 pm.

Two men arrested over Devonport disturbance

Two Devonport men, aged 32 and 34, were arrested by police attending a disturbance in Rooke Street, Devonport about 7pm last night.   “Today we have become aware that prior to these arrests there appears to have been a number of assaults which we are now investigating having today received formal complaints,” Detective Inspector Kim…

Thursday, 11 January 2018 - 12:02 pm.

Name released – Port Sorell Main Rd fatality

Police have today released the name of the man killed in yesterday’s pedestrian fatality on Port Sorell Main Road.   The man was Aiden Sean McHugh, 21, of East Devonport.   Our thoughts are with the man’s loved ones and family at this difficult time.   The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatality are…

Thursday, 11 January 2018 - 9:56 am.

Detectives seek witnesses to arson – Wynyard Bowls Club

Burnie CIB detectives have charged a 15-year-old Wynyard youth with Arson and Burglary in relation to a deliberately lit fire at the Wynyard Bowls Club on 4 January 2018. This male youth will also be proceeded against for another attempted burglary at the Wynyard Football Club rooms and another burglary and stealing from the C3…

Thursday, 11 January 2018 - 9:24 am.

Police investigations continue into Waverley assault

Launceston CIB is continuing its investigation into the serious assault at Waverley early yesterday morning which has left a 48 year old Prospect man in hospital in intensive care.   Police divers are preparing to search the lake in Waverley this morning in which the victim’s 1984 yellow single cab Mazda was recovered from yesterday…

Wednesday, 10 January 2018 - 8:12 pm.

Update of Police Operations at Devonport Cup

Police were present in large numbers again to ensure a safe and successful 2018 Devonport Cup at Tapeta Park today.  With a large crowd in attendance police ensured public safety throughout the event, including traffic movements to and from the racecourse.   The results of the police operations were:   Random Breath Tests Conducted:    …

Wednesday, 10 January 2018 - 4:20 pm.

Police investigate death on Port Sorell Main Rd

Police are continuing to investigate after a 21 year old man from East Devonport died after being hit by a car on Port Sorell Main Road near East Devonport sometime after 4am today. Two people came forward to police this morning and have been interviewed. No charges have been laid at this time. The section…

Wednesday, 10 January 2018 - 3:32 pm.

Waverley serious assault victim identified

Police have confirmed the identity of the victim involved in the serious assault at Waverley in the early hours of this morning.   He is a 48 year old man from Prospect.  No further information about the man’s identity will be provided at this stage.   The 1984 yellow single cab Mazda utility recovered from…

Wednesday, 10 January 2018 - 1:00 pm.

Update – serious assault at Waverley

Police have seized a 1984 yellow single cab Mazda Utility from the lake in Waverley.   Detective Inspector Philippa Burk said that police were investigating whether there is any link from this vehicle and the serious assault on the male victim in the LGH.   “Police would like to thank members of the public who…

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