Man charged with causing grievous bodily harm after a family violence incident

Police have charged a 45 year old Austins Ferry man with causing grievous bodily harm after a violent domestic dispute involving his female partner. The female victim was rushed to the Royal Hobart Hospital at around 9:45pm on Friday 19 June after receiving serious burns to her face and upper body as a result of having petrol splashed over her before being set alight. The woman is in a critical but stable condition.   Any person that may have information to assist with the investigation into this incident are asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.