Bellerive CIB is investigating what is believed to be a serious assault on a young child in Southern Tasmania.   

Police were called to the Royal Hobart Hospital around 5:20am this morning after a child presented with critical injuries that are believed to be suspicious.

The child had been transported by Ambulance from a residence in Warrane around 1:10am.

Police including officers from CIB, Forensics and Uniform are investigating and conducting examinations. This is expected to take some time.

The child remains in the Royal Hobart Hospital in a critical condition.

Anyone with information that may help the investigation is asked to call Bellerive CIB on 131 444 or report to Crime Stoppers at crimestopperstas.com.au – information can be provided anonymously.