Man charged over alleged stabbing at Spotlight store
Police charge a 28-year-old man with wounding and assault after a staff member at Hobart's Spotlight store was injured.
Two men have been arrested in connection with an alleged stabbing incident at a Spotlight store in Hobart's northern suburbs on Sunday. The alleged victim, a staff member, approached the two men after they allegedly stole an item from the rear of the store. According to police, the employee sustained a small knife wound to the arm and was taken to the Royal Hobart Hospital for medical treatment but has since been released.
The 28-year-old man who was charged will appear in court on Monday, while the other man remains in custody. Police initially arrested two men overnight and charged the 28-year-old with wounding, common assault, stealing, and drug and bail-related offenses.
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