17-year-old charged over wounding in Hobart

A 17-year-old has been charged with wounding following an alleged assault in Hobart on Saturday night.

A man received serious but not life threatening injuries after the teenager reportedly approached him while she was in possession of a knife.

The incident reportedly occurred in Macquarie Street about 8:45pm following a verbal altercation.

It is an offence to carry dangerous articles, including knives, in public unless people have a lawful reason to do so.

The teenager will appear in out of hours youth court this evening.

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