A 43-year-old South Launceston woman has been charged by Tasmania Police in connection with what police allege is a “series of attempted poisonings” targeting a man known to her. The charges stem from an investigation into incidents spanning several months.
Tasmania Police allege the woman delivered “intentionally contaminated drinks” to a 47-year-old man on multiple separate occasions. According to a Tasmania Police spokesperson, the man and the woman were known to each other, and there is no indication that contaminated drinks were sent to any other person.
Police have confirmed that the man did not consume any of the alleged contaminated beverages and was not physically injured as a result of the incidents.
The woman has been charged with two counts of attempted unlawfully administering poison with intent to harm. She has been detained and is scheduled to appear in court.
It is crucial to remember that a person charged with an offence is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty by a court of law.
For further details, readers are encouraged to refer to the original reporting by ABC News (Tasmania): https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-14/tas-woman-charged-over-alleged-attempted-poisonings/107040640.