A woman has been charged with attempted murder following a serious wounding incident overnight.
Police were called to the Launceston General Hospital shortly before midnight after reports a child had sustained knife wounds.
A 33-year-old Ravenswood woman – who was known to the child – also presented with non-life threatening injuries and has since been charged with attempted murder.
The woman is receiving medical treatment at the hospital where she remains in police custody.
She will appear in a bedside court sitting later today.
The child is in a serious condition and has been flown to Melbourne for medical treatment.
Investigations are ongoing and anyone with information should contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au