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Three charged with perverting justice in connection with New Town street death

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Swanston Street in New Town

Three people have been charged with perverting justice following an incident where a man was found unconscious with critical injuries on a New Town street last year.

The victim, a man in his 50s, was discovered on Swanston Street, next to Coles supermarket, at around 2:50am on September 6.

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He was rushed to hospital where he later died from his injuries.

Tasmania Police had previously told Pulse that no charges had been laid as the ‘complex investigation’ was ongoing.

Tasmania Police are investigating the incident. Image / Pulse

On Thursday, authorities confirmed that a 43-year-old woman, a 47-year-old man and a 38-year-old man now face charges in connection with the case.

The accused are scheduled to appear before the Hobart Magistrates Court in April.

Police have not yet disclosed the specific circumstances surrounding the fatal incident.

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