Youths charged in relation to alleged assault in Rosny area

Police have charged three youths in relation to an alleged assault in the Rosny area last night where a man sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

About 10.15pm, a 19-year-old man was allegedly assaulted in the Rosny Park Bus Mall area.

He was taken to the Royal Hobart Hospital with what are reported to be non-life-threatening injuries.

At this stage police have charged three youths aged 15, 16, and 17 with assault in relation to the matter.

“Everyone has the right to be safe in our public places, and police will not tolerate violence,” said Acting Inspector Andrew Morton.

“Police would like to speak to anyone who has information in relation to this incident, or recorded the incident on their mobile phone or dash cam.”

Information can be provided to police on 131 444 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers Tasmania at crimestopperstas.com.au or on 1800 333 000 – quote OR794008.