A young man will face court today after allegedly robbing and assaulting another man in Rokeby early on Sunday morning.
Police say the 22-year-old confronted his victim on Ralph Terrace about 1:15am, taking items including keys and a mobile phone.
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The victim suffered facial injuries and was taken to Royal Hobart Hospital.
His injuries are not life-threatening, police said.
Detectives later arrested the suspect, who has been charged with aggravated robbery.
He is expected to appear before the Hobart Magistrates Court later today.
“Police believe this to be an isolated incident and there is no ongoing risk to the public,” authorities said in a statement.
