Police are investigating an incident that occurred in the Elizabeth Street mall last night.

Emergency services were called about 11.40pm after reports that a person had received a laceration to their leg.

A 15-year-old youth presented to the Royal Hobart Hospital a short time later and was assessed and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

All parties involved are known to each other, and there is no risk to the public.

Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers online at crimestopperstas.com.au or on 1800 333 000. Please quote OR 744503. Information can be provided anonymously.