Shortly after 1pm on Friday 28 November 2014 a woman entered the United Service Station in East Devonport bleeding from the head. She told staff she had been assaulted.

Uniform police attended and CIB units soon after located the alleged offender in a nearby park. A 31 year old East Devonport man is currently assisting Detectives with their inquiries.

A unit in Tarleton Street East Devonport has been the subject of forensic testing in regards to the incident.

The victim, a 21 year old Devonport woman, was later conveyed by ambulance to the NWRH Burnie where she is receiving treatment for non-life threatening injuries.

Police have ascertained that the victim and offender are known to one another.

Detectives from the Devonport Criminal Investigation Branch are investigating. They would like to speak to anyone who may have information regarding the incident and ask them to contact police on 6478 4036 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.