About 4.40pm on Sunday 22 November 2015 a serious assault occurred outside the Park Hotel, Invermay.

A group of people had been on a bus trip during the day and exited the bus outside the Park Hotel upon its return from the outing. Shortly after departing the bus a 30 year old Launceston man was assaulted and received a critical head injury.

Assistance was given by people in the immediate vicinity, and Tas ambulance attended.  The man was transported to the Launceston General Hospital before being transferred to the Royal Hobart Hospital where he is currently undergoing emergency surgery.

A 21year old Invermay man was arrested shortly after the incident at a nearby address. He is assisting police with their enquiries.

Any person with information who witnessed the incident is encouraged to contact Tasmania Police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.