Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of how a man sustained critical injuries in New Town this morning.

“About 2.50am, a man aged in his 50s was located unconscious on Swanston Street with significant injuries to his torso and neck area,” said Detective Inspector David Gill.

“The man underwent surgery today and remains in a critical condition in the Royal Hobart Hospital.”

“Throughout today, detectives have undertaken numerous enquiries including extensive door knocking and collection of CCTV, to determine the movements of the man early this morning and how he sustained his injuries.”

“At this stage, police believe the man was on the roadway of Swanston Street when he was struck by a 4WD vehicle.”

“Late this afternoon police seized the 4WD vehicle believed to have been involved. The vehicle will now be forensically examined.”

“Two people who were allegedly in the vehicle at the time it was on Swanston Street this morning are assisting police with their enquiries.”

“The police investigation is ongoing, and I ask anyone with information to come forward.”

Information can be provided to Hobart CIB on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers Tasmania at crimestopperstas.com.au or on 1800 333 000 (info can be provided anonymously) – quote reference OR753223.