UPDATE – Threat of Harm at University of Tasmania
Tasmania Police has analysed the threat made to UTAS and assessed that it is NOT a credible threat. “As a result of analysing the threat, in conjunction with other jurisdictions, we can advise we do not consider the threat to be genuine and does not pose a risk to staff and students,” said Commander…
Threat of Harm at University of Tasmania
Tasmania Police has reassured the students and staff at UTAS campuses in Tasmania that they should go about their business today. “At this stage we do not believe the threat is credible, however it is being assessed. In the meantime, we have deployed police resources to UTAS campuses as a precaution and for reassurance to…
HELICOPTER RESCUE, SPERO RIVER
At 10:30am on Monday 12/10/15 Tasmania Police Search and Rescue were notified by AMSA of a PLB activation on the west coast of Tasmania. The Westpac Rescue helicopter was subsequently activated and flew to the beacon location which was on the Spero 1km east of the coastline. A 59 year old Howden man…
Man appears in Burnie Court charged with attempted carjacking
22 year old Burnie man, Sean Edwin William Lyall appeared in the Burnie Magistrates Court at 11.15am today via video link on a number of charges that include: Attempted Carjacking x 2 Assault x 4 Destroy Property x 2 Create a common nuisance Unlawfully use dangerous article in a public place The charges relate…
Careless disposal of EPIRB
On 10 October 2015, Northern Police Search and Rescue received a request from Aussar Canberra, regarding an Emergency Position Indication Radio Beacon (E.P.I.R.B) that had been activated in Northern Tasmania. The EPIRB had been heard by a number of overflying aircraft, resulting in a search and rescue activation. A Dornier tracking aircraft was tasked from…
PCYC Building Launceston – Update
The newer part of the Launceston PCYC is expected to reopen in the week commencing October 19 after the entire building was closed recently due to concerns that dust in the older part of the building contained asbestos. While air quality tests showed safe levels, the building was immediately closed while specialist testing was undertaken.…
Smithton Pedestrian Incident
A 5 year old male child was struck by a motorcycle while crossing King Street, Smithton at approximately 3pm this afternoon. The child was taken to Smithton Hospital with suspected head injuries and will be transferred to Royal Hobart Hospital. Investigations into the cause of the crash are continuing however speed and alcohol are not…
Helicopter Medivac, Bruny Island
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tonight tasked by Ambulance Tasmania to Adventure Bay, Bruny Island. A 17 year old male from Dodges Ferry had sustained burns to the upper parts of his body when articles in a camp fire exploded. He was treated at the scene by local medical staff before being airlifted to the…
Pedestrian Incident Hobart CBD
Pedestrian injured Hobart CBD Just after 9am today police received a report of a pedestrian being hit by a truck on Collins Street, Hobart. An 83 year old man from Howrah sustained leg injuries during the incident and is being treated in hospital. Traffic flow was interrupted for approximately two hours while the scene was…
King Island Mobile Firearm Amnesty
A mobile firearms amnesty conducted on King Island on Friday 2 October resulted in 20 firearms and a variety of assorted ammunition being surrendered to police and removed from the island. The Officer in Charge of Currie Police Station, Sergeant Steve Shaw, said that he was pleased with the result. “The response within the community…