Police are continuing to investigate a murder and wounding incident in the Salamanca area last night.
Emergency services were called to the Morrison Street carpark about 11.45pm, following reports of an altercation between two groups of people.
As a result of the incident, a 20-year-old man died early this morning as a result of his injuries.
A 23-year-old man remains in the Royal Hobart Hospital with non-life-threatening stab wounds.
Today police have charged a 20-year-old man with assault in relation to the incident.
A second person – a 17-year-old male – is in custody assisting police with their enquires.
"This is a devastating incident, that should never have occurred," said Detective Acting Inspector Rick Newman.
"Police are committed to thoroughly investigating the matter and charging those responsible."
"Everyone has the right to be safe in our public spaces, and violent crimes will not be tolerated in our communities."
"Our thoughts are with the loved ones of the young man who died, as well as the young man who remains in hospital, and their friends who witnessed this tragic incident."
At this stage in the investigation, it is believed this was not a random incident, and a person from each group was known to each other.
Anyone with information in relation to the incident is asked to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers Tasmania on 1800 333 000 or at crimestopperstas.com.au - quoting OR788452. Information can be provided anonymously.
