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Man charged over Bridgewater knife attack that injured 27-year-old

Specialist police resources assist with Saturday afternoon arrest. Image / Pulse (File)

A 22-year-old man has been charged with wounding after allegedly stabbing another man with a knife during a serious assault at Bridgewater.

Police arrested the Berriedale man on Saturday afternoon following investigations into the Friday night incident.

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The victim, aged 27, suffered knife wounds to his head, back and hand during the altercation.

He remains in Royal Hobart Hospital in a stable condition with injuries that are not life-threatening.

The alleged knife attack occurred in Bridgewater on Saturday afternoon. Image / Pulse (File)

Police say the two men knew each other before the alleged attack occurred.

Specialist police resources were deployed to assist with the arrest at a Berriedale residence on Saturday afternoon.

The alleged knife attack occurred in Bridgewater on Saturday afternoon. Image / Pulse (File)

The accused has been charged with wounding and assault offences.

He was remanded in custody to appear before Hobart Magistrates Court today.

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The investigation into the incident is continuing.