Fatal house fire, Sidmouth
Sadly police can confirm a person has died in a structure fire at Sidmouth this morning. Police and emergency services were called to the fire on Collins Lane about 8.20am. The house and outbuildings were fully engulfed by fire when police and Tasmania Fire Service crews arrived and a person’s body was located inside. A…
Charges laid after high visibility patrol in Hobart
Hobart Police, with the assistance of PD Bernie and his handler, conducted a high visibility patrol at the Hobart Waterfront last night. Inspector John Toohey said the focus was on creating a safe and enjoyable environment for all patrons. “Whilst the majority of people were well behaved, it was disappointing that a small cohort of…
Youth charged in relation to rock throwing incident
A 14-year-old youth from Gagebrook has been charged following an incident on 20 May where a rock was thrown at a Metro bus causing damage to the windscreen. The youth will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act. Inspector Jim Semmens from Glenorchy Police said police have been investigating reports of…
Police investigating incident in Elizabeth Street mall
Police are investigating an incident that occurred in the Elizabeth Street mall last night. Emergency services were called about 11.40pm after reports that a person had received a laceration to their leg. A 15-year-old youth presented to the Royal Hobart Hospital a short time later and was assessed and treated for non-life-threatening injuries. All parties…
Police investigating further reports of suspicious behaviour near schools
Police are investigating after receiving further reports of a Caucasian man driving a white van and acting suspiciously near a Hobart primary school. Detective Inspector Craig Joel said the man was reportedly seen near two bus stops in South Hobart before school began this morning. “While no children have been harmed or assaulted, this man…
Police investigating suspicious structure fire at Trevallyn
Police are investigating a suspicious unit fire at Trevallyn last night. Around 2.00am emergency services responded to reports of a unit on fire on Pitt Avenue. Tasmania Fire Service crews extinguished the fire which had fully engulfed the house. A fire scene examination will be undertaken this morning. Anyone with information is asked to contact…
Youth charged in relation to fire at Bridgewater
Police are investigating a minor fire inside a supermarket at Bridgewater last night. Around 7.40pm emergency services responded to a report of youths allegedly attempting to light a fire within the supermarket on Green Point Road. The fire was quickly extinguished by staff, and minimal damage was caused. Police have charged a 12-year-old youth in…
Police seeking public assistance to identify skeletal remains located at Clifton in 2023
Police continuing to investigate skeletal remains located in bushland near Clifton Beach in 2023 are releasing a facial reconstruction image in the hope the public can assist with an identification. “On 6 July 2023, a farmer clearing bushland halfway between Clifton Beach and Goats Beach located skeletal remains within a grassed area on their property,”…
Community members asked to beware of suspicious activity near schools
Police are reminding community members to beware of any suspicious activity, particularly near schools, following reports of students in southern Tasmania being approached by an unknown man in recent days. Detective Inspector Craig Joel said while no child has been harmed or assaulted, the man has reportedly spoken to several children and offered them lollies.…
Youth arrested on warrant for alleged serious offending
Tasmania Police’s Taskforce Saturate continues to target repeat offenders with the aim of making our community safer. Inspector John Toohey said a 14-year-old boy was arrested on an outstanding warrant yesterday after he failed to appear in the Hobart Youth Justice Court earlier this month. “The alleged charges before the court include stealing with force,…