Punchbowl woman, 53, brought starter pistol to Launceston pub

Adam Holmes
Updated November 26 2019 - 7:53am, first published 4:30am
A woman told security she was in possession of a starter pistol at The Commercial Hotel, and she intended to be arrested.
A woman told security she was in possession of a starter pistol at The Commercial Hotel, and she intended to be arrested.

A Punchbowl woman who brought a blank-firing starter pistol to a Launceston pub and told security she intended to shoot a man as part of a "cry for help" will serve a further nine months in jail.

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Adam Holmes

Adam Holmes

Journalist at The Examiner and Advocate, Tasmania

From Adelaide to south-west Victoria, Bendigo to Tasmania, I've provided in-depth stories in politics, environmental affairs, issues facing disadvantaged communities, legal affairs and much more. Contact me at adam.holmes@examiner.com.au or on Twitter at @adamholmes010

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