A 35-year-old Launceston man has been charged following an alleged incident at a home at Ravenswood earlier this year.
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Police allege that he violently attacked a 25-year-old man, also from Launceston, during an attack that spanned several hours.
It will be further alleged that he continuously demanded money from the victim.
Launceston CIB charged the man with criminal code assault and demand property with menace on Tuesday.
He will appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court via videolink on May 4.
Detective Inspector John King said it was a serious and prolonged incident that the victim had only recently reported to police.
Detective Inspector King encouraged any members of the public with further information to contact Launceston CIB or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
