A 14-year-old girl will appear in the Hobart Youth Justice Court in November after allegedly smashing the windows of a Hobart CBD business and assaulting the staff member.

Police were called to the Elizabeth Street Mall around 5pm last night after reports a youth was smashing windows with a hammer.

The victim in this matter restrained the youth until police arrived. The victim did not sustain any serious physical injuries.

The girl was charged with common assault, unlawfully using a dangerous article in a public place, and destroy property.

“Tasmania Police is committed to protecting the community and local businesses and detecting and preventing anti-social and criminal behaviour with the aim of making our public spaces safer for everyone,” Constable D’arne Triffett said.

“Our community deserves to feel safe at home, out in public and in their workplaces.”

“Behaviour such as this will not be tolerated.”

“We will continue to target anti-social and criminal behaviour and where appropriate, necessary and authorised by law, we will be charging those who offend, and putting them before a Magistrate.”

Anyone who witnesses illegal or anti-social behaviour should report it to police on 131 444, or Triple Zero (000) in an emergency.

Information can also be provided to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at crimestopperstas.com.au. You can stay anonymous.