A man has been taken to hospital with minor injuries caused by what police described as a taser-style stun device.
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Early Saturday morning police responded to an altercation between two men outside their residence on Flinders Street at Beauty Point.
A 46-year-old man sustained an injury to his neck caused by a projectile from a stun device, police say.
He was later taken to Launceston General Hospital with minor injuries.
IN OTHER NEWS:
A 41-year-old Beauty Point man was arrested at the scene and the stun device was recovered.
He has been bailed to appear at the Launceston Magistrates Court.
It was an isolated incident with both men known to each other, police say.
The possession of taser style stun devices is illegal. If you or anyone else has information about these types of devices or other types of firearms please call Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.
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Jessica Willard
Being a health reporter to me is about more than just reporting the problems. It's about asking why they are happening in the first place and what needs to change to fix it.
Being a health reporter to me is about more than just reporting the problems. It's about asking why they are happening in the first place and what needs to change to fix it.
