A man has been charged and another remains in police custody following an alleged wounding incident at a Glenorchy store yesterday, Sunday, September 6, 2026. Tasmania Police issued a media release this morning, Monday, September 7, 2026, confirming details of the ongoing investigation.
Police allege that at approximately 1:35 pm on Sunday, officers responded to reports of an incident near a store on Howard Road in Glenorchy. It is further alleged by police that two men approached the rear of the store and stole an item. An employee of the store then approached the men and was subsequently assaulted, according to police statements.
The injured employee was transported to the Royal Hobart Hospital, where they received medical assistance for what police described as a “small knife wound”. The employee has since been released from the hospital.
Following an investigation at the scene, two men were taken into custody overnight in connection with the incident.
A 28-year-old man has been charged with several offences, including wounding, common assault, stealing, and drug and bail-related offences. He was detained in custody and was scheduled to appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court today, Monday, September 7, 2026.
Another man remains in police custody and is assisting officers with their enquiries into the matter.
Tasmania Police has urged anyone with information regarding the incident to contact them on 131 444, quoting reference number OR815810. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers Tasmania at crimestopperstas.com.au or by calling 1800 333 000.
It is important to note that a person charged with an offence is presumed innocent unless and until found guilty by a court of law.
For further details, readers are encouraged to refer to the original reporting by ABC News Tasmania.