A man has been charged following an incident at Epping Forest earlier today.
Police were called shortly before noon on Wednesday 10 June after reports a man was driving dangerously in the area before allegedly fleeing on foot.
Significant police resources were deployed, including helicopter resources, and the man was safely taken into custody about 2.30pm.
The 45-year-old Avoca man has since been charged with multiple offences including Common Assault, Evade Police (Aggravated Circumstances), Reckless Driving & Drive whilst not the holder of a license.
He was detained to appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court on Thursday 11 June 2026.
Anyone with information about the incident or dash cam footage of a red Toyota Camry or a red Commodore flat tray ute driving erratically in the area at the time should contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au and quote ESCAD job 148.
