Launceston Detectives have charged two people with attempted armed robbery after a member of the public was attacked in the Launceston CBD  at about 3.50pm last Wednesday.

A 14-year-old male youth and a 18 man, both from the Launceston suburb of Ravenswood were charged over the weekend.  The youth has been given bail and will appear in court at a later date.  The 18 year-old man has detained by police and will appear in the Launceston Court of Petty Sessions on Sunday 2 August 2020.

The two offenders and the victim were not know to each other.

Detective Sergeant Roberts said ‘the victim of this unprovoked and violent attack is recovering well from his physical injuries.  He is understandably shaken up, but is expected over time, to make a full recovery’.

Police would like to thank members of the public for their assistance in the investigation.

If anyone has other information that may assist or has video footage of the incident, please contact Tasmania Police on 131444.  Information can also be provided anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestoppers.com.au