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26-year-old man wounds 3 teenagers in Launceston park

Launceston City Park. Image / Stock

A 26-year-old Mowbray man has been charged by Police after he allegedly wounded two 16-year-olds and one 15-year-old near Launceston’s City Park around 2:20 AM.

The victims were treated at the Launceston General Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

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Police say they believe it to be an isolated incident and there was no threat posed to the wider community.

The incident occurred as a result of a dispute between the parties involved.

The 26-year-old Mowbray man has been charged this morning by detectives and will appear in court later today.

Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the incident and are asking any witnesses to contact Launceston Police on 131 444 and quote ESCAD 39-08102023.