Police charge man over New Norfolk incident

A 30-year-old Elderslie man has been charged following a disturbance at a crash scene at New Norfolk overnight.

A vehicle crashed into a power pole on Boyer Road about 9.37pm.

A witness who stopped at the scene was allegedly assaulted.

The victim received non-life-threatening injuries.

The alleged offender was taken to the Royal Hobart Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries sustained during the incident.

He has since been charged with Common Assault, Drive whilst disqualified, and Breach of bail.

He was detained to appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court at a later date.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information should contact Glenorchy CIB on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously via crimestopperstas.com.au

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