Police investigate firearms discharge

Police are investigating a firearms discharge in Launceston that occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Police attended the carpark located at 120 Patterson Street, Launceston in relation to a firearm being discharged at the address about 2.15am

Initial investigations suggest an offender has discharged a shot-gun into the air before leaving the carpark in a blue 1995 model Honda Accord. A 2002 yellow Mitsubishi Lancer may also be related to the incident.

No one was injured as a result of the firearm being discharged.

Investigations are continuing into the incident. Police wish to speak to any witnesses or anyone who may have CCTV of the incident.

If anyone has any information please contact Tasmania Police on 131 444 or contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestopperstas.com.au.

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