Three people were arrested overnight after a “targeted incident” near Kings Wharf in Launceston left a person with serious injuries.
Police and emergency services responded to reports of a physical altercation involving four people with weapons at the Invermay wharf shortly before 4pm on Thursday.
Two people, including one with serious injures and another with non-life-threatening injuries, were taken to the Launceston General Hospital.
Authorities have assured the public that the incident was “isolated” and the people involved were all known to each other.
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“Three people have since been taken into custody and are assisting police with their enquiries,” a spokesperson said.
“There was no threat to the wider community.”
Police on Friday morning said three people have since been charged with wounding and common assault.
A 19-year-old woman, 23-year-old man and 53-year-old man from Invermay were all bailed to appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court at a later date.
A fourth person near the scene at the time of the incident was also arrested and charged with disorderly conduct.