Police investigating the alleged assault of two people at a retail food outlet in Devonport last week, charged four youths over the incident.
Authorities were notified of a disturbance on Best Street, Monday October 12, in which a group of people is alleged to have assaulted a male youth and a woman aged in her mid-30s.
Investigations led to charges against four people – one 15-year-old and three 16-year-old males.
It follows a separate incident at the Bluff last week where a young man and three teens were charged with assault, after a 14-year-old was taken to the North West Regional Hospital.
Tasmania Police say they are aware of community concerns regarding recent anti-social behavior and alleged unlawful activity in the Devonport area and are conducting regular patrols, while urging residents not to take matters into their own hands.
Devonport Councilor Steve Martin says he keen to see an approach previously floated in Council revisited to tackle the issue, which would involve bringing Council, Tasmania Police and other agencies together through a Community Safety Special Interest Group.
“There is no single solution. We need policing and accountability, but we also need prevention, early intervention, positive opportunities and stronger community connections.
Police ask anyone that witnesses or feels threatened by anti-social behaviour to call 13 11 44.
