New Norfolk man charged over vehicle incident

A 23-year-old New Norfolk man has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm and failing to stop after being involved in a crash, after an incident in New Norfolk last week.

The man was arrested today, and police will allege he deliberately drove his vehicle at another man on Burnett St about 7:20pm on Monday, 14 October.

The man suffered significant injuries and has since being receiving medical attention in hospital. The men are known to each other.

The charged man is expected to appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court later this evening.

Anyone with information about this incident should contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers Tasmania at crimestopperstas.com.au.