Sixth child dies following Devonport tragedy
A sixth child has died following the tragic incident at a primary school in Devonport on Thursday. “It is with a heavy heart that I can confirm an 11-year-old boy passed away in hospital this afternoon,” said Commissioner Darren Hine. “His name is Chace Harrison.” “Our thoughts continue to be with his family, and the…
Arrests relating to Arson reported at 68 Saint John Street, Launceston
As a result of investigations relating to the fire at 68 Saint John Street, Launceston earlier this morning (18/12/2021), Tasmania Police have charged two youths who will appear in court at a later date. Investigations are ongoing at this time.
Rescue of swimmer – Seven Mile Beach
Tasmania Police remind people to enjoy Tasmania’s beaches safely following a rescue at Seven Mile Beach today. Around 12:20 police received information that a paddle boarder was in distress at Seven Mile Beach. A 10yr old girl from Howrah had drifted approximately 400 metres from shore and was unable to return due to the weather…
Arson – St. John Street, Launceston
A male youth is currently in custody assisting police with enquiries in relation to a structure fire at 68-70 St. John Street, Launceston. Police were called to the premises at 5.00 am which is currently an unoccupied business. Tasmania Fire Service extinguished the fire a short time later. A number of occupants who live in…
Man charged with Aggravated Armed Robbery
Police have charged a 37-year-old man from Newnham in relation to an aggravated armed robbery that occurred in Mowbray last night. Police will allege that around 6pm, the man attended a residence at Mowbray and stole items including a quantity of drugs and money. The resident of the property was not injured and did not…
Names of Devonport tragedy victims released
With permission from their families, police have today released the names of the five children tragically killed in yesterday’s incident at a Devonport primary school. Addison Stewart, 11 years. Zane Mellor, 12 years. Jye Sheehan, 12 years. Jalailah Jayne-Maree Jones, 12 years. Peter Dodt, 12 years. Our thoughts continue…
Three people charged in relation to deliberately lit fires in Snug and Cambridge
Police have charged three people in relation to two separate deliberately lit fires in Southern Tasmania this week. On Wednesday, around 2.40am, a Toyota Hilux utility was deliberately set on fire in the driveway of a private residence in Snug. The Hilux and contents were destroyed, valued at around $65,000. On Thursday, around 2.30am, a…
Investigation ongoing into primary school incident in Devonport
The investigation into a tragic incident at a primary school in Devonport yesterday is continuing. Five children have died, and another three remain in hospital after a significant local wind event reportedly caused a jumping castle and several inflatable “zorb” balls to lift into the air yesterday morning. Police understand there were close to 40…
Five deaths confirmed – Hillcrest Primary School incident
Sadly, police can confirm another child has died in hospital following the incident at Hillcrest Primary School this morning. Again, our thoughts are with all those affected by this tragic incident.
Four children die in tragic incident at a Devonport Primary School
Sadly, four children have died and five have been seriously injured in a tragic incident involving a jumping castle at a Devonport primary school today. Nine Grade 5/6 Hillcrest Primary School students fell from a height of around 10 metres after a significant local wind event caused a jumping castle and several inflatable “zorb” balls…