Sadly a 41 year old man has died following an incident at a service station in Blackmans Bay this afternoon.

Police and emergency services were called to the Coles Express service station in Roslyn Avenue about 2.50pm.

The 41 year old man was transported to the Royal Hobart Hospital with a stab wound to the stomach, where he sadly passed away later earlier this evening.

Our thoughts are with the man’s family and loved ones at this difficult time.

A youth was arrested at the scene and remains in custody assisting police with their inquiries.

Anyone who witnessed the incident who hasn’t already spoken with

>> police should contact Hobart CIB on 131444 or report anonymously to

>> Crime Stoppers on 1800333000 or crimestopperstas.com.au