Third man taken into police custody over death at George Town

As part of the ongoing investigation into the death of a man at George Town last night, a short time ago police took a third man into custody at the Launceston Airport.

Specialist police resources took the man into custody as he was allegedly waiting to board a plane to leave the state.

Two other men remain in police custody assisting police with their investigations.

At this stage no charges have yet been laid.

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