Police have today charged three men with Criminal Code Assault and destroying property following an incident outside Mood Food, Burnie, in the early hours of Wednesday 2 July.

Police allege the 18 year old, 19 year old and 41 year old men – all of Somerset – assaulted an 18 year old man and damaged his vehicle while in possession of a bat.

The victim was transported to hospital by ambulance, where he was treated for his injuries and discharged.

The three men were subsequently arrested later that day by members of the Western Criminal Investigation Branch, and have since been charged.

They will appear in the Burnie Magistrates Court at a later date.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at crimestopperstas.com.au quoting Offence Report 778979. Information can be provided anonymously.