Police have today arrested and charged two teenagers over the alleged serious assault of a man on Hobart Road, Kings Meadows, last night.
Launceston detectives charged a 17-year-old boy with assault under the criminal code and he remains in custody.
A second 17-year-old boy has been charged with assault under the criminal code and he was bailed to reappear in court at a later date.
The arrests were made earlier today, following the alleged assault of a 40-year-old man outside Zap Fitness in the Launceston suburb of Kings Meadows, about 9.15pm on Wednesday.
The man sustained serious head injuries and remains in Royal Hobart Hospital in a critical condition.
Investigators are appealing to the public for any witnesses or dash-cam footage from the area around the time of the incident.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at crimestopperstas.com.au and quote job number 387-17092025.
Information can be provided anonymously.
