Police investigating the alleged assault of two people at a retail food outlet in Devonport earlier this week have charged four youths over the incident.
Police were notified of a disturbance on Best Street, on Monday, 12 October, in which a group of people is alleged to have assaulted a male youth and a woman aged in her mid-30s.
Investigations this week, including the analysis of CCTV footage, have led to charges against four people – three male youths aged 16, and a 15-year-old male youth.
The four youths have each been charged with two counts of common assault, and have been bailed with conditions.
The two people were assessed for injuries after the alleged assault and did not require hospital treatment.
Tasmania Police is aware of community concerns regarding recent anti-social behaviour and alleged unlawful activity in the Devonport area and is proactively addressing these issues through regular patrols and intelligence-led investigations.
Alleged offending is not limited to youths, with Police having identified various persons of interest, including recidivist offenders.
It is important to identify that people need to report illegal and anti-social behaviours to Police, and it is Police that will issue the appropriate response.
The safety of all persons is of paramount importance, and the public are urged to not try and take matters into their own hands.
If anyone is a witness to, or feels threatened by, unlawful activity or anti-social behaviour, they are encouraged to report it to Police on 131 444. If there is immediate danger, people should call 000 (triple zero).
The community can also report suspicious and criminal behaviour anonymously to Crime Stoppers Tasmania on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperstas.com.au
Police are aware of social media posts relating to recent incidents, some of it containing graphic and threatening content.
Police encourage members of the public to refrain from publishing or sharing this content and to consider the potential trauma to those involved, and to the wider community.
