A man has been taken into custody by Tasmania Police following an alleged aggravated armed robbery and assault incident that occurred in New Town on Thursday, September 17, 2026. Police and emergency services were called to Park Street, near the Tower Motel, at approximately 6 am after receiving a report that a woman had been assaulted with a baseball bat.
Investigations by Tasmania Police suggest that the woman was walking along Park Street when two men, allegedly travelling in a white 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV, drove up to her. Police allege the men then alighted from the vehicle, assaulted the woman, and stole property before driving away from the scene.
The woman sustained head injuries during the alleged incident and is currently in a stable condition at the Royal Hobart Hospital.
Tasmania Police believe the incident was targeted and that the parties involved are known to each other.
Members of the South East CIB have arrested a 35-year-old man in connection with this matter. Investigations are ongoing to locate the second man allegedly involved in the incident.
Tasmania Police are appealing to the public for assistance. Anyone with information regarding the alleged incident, or who may be in possession of CCTV or dashcam footage depicting a white 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander in the New Town area around the time of the incident, is urged to contact Police on 131444. The police reference number for this investigation is OR 816966.
It is important to note that a person charged with an offence is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty by a court of law.