Two Charged in Sorell Aggravated Assault Incident

Two people have been charged with aggravated assault in relation to an incident at Sorell last night where a man sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

About 9.30pm, police and emergency services responded to reports that a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle on Weston Hill Road.

The vehicle had reportedly left the scene.

The 43-year-old man from Sorell was provided medical assistance at the scene and was transported by Ambulance to the Royal Hobart Hospital with what were reported to be non-life-threatening injuries.

The vehicle was located by police at an address in Forcett.

A 48-year-old man and a 46-year-old woman have each been charged with aggravated assault, and will appear in court at a later date.

Police will allege the people involved in the incident were known to each other.

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