A youth has been charged over an incident in the state’s south, which left a police officer in hospital.
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Police allege an officer was forced to fire his gun when the youth drove a stolen car at him at Blackmans Bay on Saturday.
The 17-year-old was charged on Monday with assaulting police, dangerous driving, evading police, driving while disqualified, motor vehicle stealing and committing an unlawful act intended to cause bodily harm.
The youth was also taken to hospital but was in a stable condition on Monday afternoon.
He is expected to appear in a special bedside court sitting at a later date.
Melissa Mobbs
A journalist with more than a decade of experience, Melissa Mobbs currently works as the Deputy Editor for The Examiner Newspaper in Launceston, and has a strong background in reporting on crime and the justice system. Send tips to Melissa.Mobbs@examiner.com.au or on Twitter via @melissamobbs.
A journalist with more than a decade of experience, Melissa Mobbs currently works as the Deputy Editor for The Examiner Newspaper in Launceston, and has a strong background in reporting on crime and the justice system. Send tips to Melissa.Mobbs@examiner.com.au or on Twitter via @melissamobbs.
