Northern District – Aggravated Assault – Ravenswood

At approximately 10.00am on Sunday 23rd August 2020 Police attended units on Warring St Ravenswood in relation to a report of a disturbance between a group of males and the occupant of the unit with various weapons being present.

A 36 year old male sustained a cut to his hand as a result of the incident, however did not require medical assistance.

5 males from the Launceston area were arrested at the scene and have been charged with Aggravated Burglary and Aggravated Assault. The 5 males were detained and will appear at the Launceston Magistrates Court at 2.15pm on the 24th August 2020.

This is an isolated incident where all parties were known to each other.

If any members of the public have information about the incident, please call Tasmania Police on 131444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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