Glenorchy Police committed to deterring anti-social behaviour
Glenorchy police are committed to deterring anti-social behaviour and are encouraging the community to report witnessed incidents. “Following an increase in anti-social behaviour within the Glenorchy CBD and bus mall areas, Glenorchy Police recently built on their strategy aimed at deterring anti-social behaviour,” said Sergeant Amanda Hall. “The strategy consists of police focusing on problem…
Man charged with murder following incident in Hobart
Police have charged a man with murder following an incident in Hobart yesterday which resulted in the death of a man. Around 3.30pm yesterday police responded to reports of a disturbance at a private residence on Liverpool Street. Police attended and located a 51-year-old man from Glenorchy with blunt force injuries to his head. He…
Police appeal for further information – attempted murder at Moonah on 10 February 2023
Tasmania Police is appealing for further information regarding an attempted murder that occurred at Moonah on Friday, 10 February 2023. Police are investigating the involvement of a dark grey 2007 Holden Calais, that was used to transport the offenders away from the scene. Police are appealing to any individuals who may have observed this vehicle…
Fatal Polaris crash at Bridgewater
Sadly, a 14 year old girl has died following a crash involving a Polaris vehicle on private property at Bridgewater this afternoon. Police and emergency services arrived at the scene of a serious crash involving a Polaris 4 x 4 side by side Ranger on a private property on Boyer Road, Bridgewater about 3pm today. The driver…
Man charged with wounding in North-West
A man has been charged following an altercation at Waratah in Tasmania’s north west. Police and emergency services responded to an incident at Collins Street in Waratah in the early hours of this morning, in which a 50 year old man received a non life threatening stab wound to the face by another man known…
High range drink driver caught in New Town patrols
A 54 year old man from Southern Tasmania has been charged with high range drink driving. The man was detected on Saturday evening driving on Risdon Road in New Town by officers from Hobart Station, the man was already serving a period of disqualification for a prior drink driving offence. After returning a reading of…
Police Praise Patron Behaviour at Party in the Paddock but Drink Driving Results Disappoint
Police have praised crowd behaviour at this year’s Party in the Paddock but have expressed disappointment with the number of patrons detected drink driving leaving the event. There were no arrests made at Party in the Paddock and with the exception of two patrons being evicted for anti-social behaviour and minor property damage, crowds were…
Missing 77 year old man located near Exton
A missing 77 year old man has been located in bushland north of Exton in northern Tasmania. On Friday 10/2/2023, Police were advised of a missing 77 year old Exton man John Hughes. The man left his residence on Friday 10/2/2023 at around 10.30am to go for a walk and was seen a…
Woman charged over wounding incident
A woman has been charged over an alleged wounding incident in Bridgewater yesterday. About 5pm on Friday 10 February, an incident occurred in Farrow Place, Bridgewater where a person sustained some injuries to her face and arms. The victim was treated at the scene by Ambulance Tasmania. The offender was arrested upon arrival of police…
Charges laid over Moonah wounding
A 13-year-old youth has been charged with Attempted Murder, Aggravated Armed Robbery and Assault, following an incident at Moonah, around midday on Friday 10 February 2023. A second youth aged 15 has been charged with Aggravated Armed Robbery and Assault arising from the same incident. The youths have detained for court on 11 February 2023.…