Assault charge discontinued

A charge of common assault against a 56 year old Hobart woman will be discontinued following a review of the file by the Department's Principal Legal Officer.

The review included consideration of additional witness statements.

It was then determined the matter would be discontinued.

It is not appropriate to provide further comment.

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