Police Lay Charges Over Stabbing At New Norfolk

Police have charged two men with wounding and aggravated assault following the alleged stabbing of another man at New Norfolk on Sunday morning.

The two men, aged 33 and 29, were arrested in the greater Hobart area on Sunday after investigations into the earlier incident at the car park of the McDonald's Restaurant at New Norfolk, about 4.20am.

A 31-year-old man received non life-threatening injuries to his face and upper body and remains in the Royal Hobart Hospital for treatment.

The two accused men have been detained in police custody on charges of:

• Wounding

• Aggravated assault

• Possess a firearm when not the holder of a firearm licence of the appropriate category

• Possess shortened firearm

• Possession of stolen firearms

Further, a 32-year-old woman at the scene during the alleged assault on Sunday has been charged with the same offences, and bailed to appear in court later.

All parties were known to each other, and police believe there is no risk to the community.

Anyone with information, or who may have footage of the incident, is asked to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Information can be provided anonymously.

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