Tasmania Police are investigating a serious assault that occurred at about 9.15pm last night, outside Zap Fitness on Hobart Road, Kings Meadows.

A 40-year-old Launceston man was allegedly assaulted by an unknown man following a brief verbal exchange. The victim sustained serious head injuries and was transported to the Launceston General Hospital, where he remains in a critical condition.

Investigators are appealing to the public for any witnesses or dashcam footage from the area around the time of the incident.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at crimestopperstas.com.au and quote job number 387-17092025.
Information can be provided anonymously.