About 9.50pm on Monday the 30th of July 2012, a 22 year old male was located outside a residence in Tompsons Lane, Newnham with a knife wound to the back.

He was conveyed to the Launceston General Hospital and later transferred to the Royal Hobart Hospital in a serious condition where he is undergoing emergency surgery.

Police attended and as a result of investigations a 20 year old male has been charged with Wounding.  He has been detained, to appear in Launceston Court of Petty Sessions, later today.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to contact Launceston CIB 6336 3911 or Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.

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