Assault – Foster St, Railton
Devonport CIB is investigating a disturbance in Foster Street, Railton that occurred around 8pm last night. The investigation is in the early stages however it appears that two groups of men have had an altercation on the street in the vicinity of 7 Foster Street. This is a private shopfront residence in the main…
Two vehicle crash – West Ulverstone
About 11am on Thursday 17 November 2017, Emergency Services were called to attend a two vehicle crash at the intersection of Bertha and Josephine Streets, West Ulverstone. A motorcycle that had been travelling east on Bertha Street and a garbage compactor, that had been travelling south on Josephine Street, had collided. As a…
Two Vehicle Crash – West Ulverstone
Around 11am this morning, Emergency Services were called to attend a two vehicle crash at the intersection of Bertha and Josephine Streets, West Ulverstone. A motorcycle that had been travelling east on Bertha Street and a garbage compactor that had been travelling south on Josephine Street, had collided. As a result, the rider of the…
10th Annual Tasmania Police Charity Trust Bike Ride
A total of 68 riders (including one from Queensland Police) will set off in the Tasmania Police Charity Trust Bike Ride tomorrow. “Now in its 10th year, the success of this annual event has exceeded all expectations thanks to the dedication and enthusiasm of our participants and supporters,” said Constable Richard Douglas. “With us again…
Serious Four Vehicle Crash On Tasman Highway At Mornington On Tuesday 15th Of November 2016 At 3:35pm
A 23 year old man from Sorell is in the Royal Hobart Hospital in a critical condition after a four vehicle crash on the Tasman Highway at Mornington on Tuesday the 11th day of November 2016 at 3:35pm. The injured man was driving a white extra cab utility along the highway from the direction of…
Workplace Accident – Former Cat Site, Wivenhoe
At Approximately 1:50pm today, police were called to a report of a workplace accident, at the former CAT site, 2-8 Ormsby Street, Wivenhoe. Three men in their sixties sustained injuries whilst removing a roof structure from a disused building. All three men were treated at the site by Ambulance Tasmania. Two men were transported to…
Helicopter Winch Rescues From Flooded Northern Rivers
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter today was called to assist in the rescue of two men in flooded rivers in Northern Tasmania after heavy rain in the area. In the first incident a man had become stranded when his 4WD utility was washed off a road crossing the St Pauls River near Avoca. After contacting emergency…
Fatal Pedestrian Crash Southern Outlet, Hobart Sunday the 13th day of November, 2016 at 0304am
At approximately 0304am on Sunday the 13th of November, 2016 a 25 year old man from Tranmere was walking in a southerly direction on the Southern Outlet, Hobart approximately 500 meters south of Davey Street in the left lane. The male pedestrian was struck by a south bound Nissan X-trail and as a result of…
Three youths to be proceeded against over South Hobart arson
Three youths will be proceeded against following an arson incident at a South Hobart property this afternoon. About 1.30pm 11 November 2016 Tasmania Fire Service were called re a structure fire in McKellar St, South Hobart. This property is a derelict house that was partially destroyed during a previous fire and has remained insecure…
Serious Assault – 126 Risdon Road, Lutana
At approximately 7:25am today, police were called to a report of a serious assault that occurred at 126 Risdon Road, Lutana, earlier this morning. Police attended in conjunction with the Tasmanian Ambulance Service. Early investigations have revealed that a 43 year old male from the address has been subjected a serious and potentially prolonged assault…