A man is in custody following an alleged assault in Risdon Vale this afternoon.
Police and emergency services were called to Sugar Loaf Road about 12.30pm following a report of a man being injured.
The alleged victim was located nearby and was taken to the Royal Hobart Hospital with non life threatening injuries.
Another man was taken into custody a short time later and is assisting police with their inquiries.
Police are seeking witnesses to the alleged assault, which occurred in the Sugarloaf Hill Road/Gardenia Road area.
Anyone with information should contact Bellerive CIB on 131 444 or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestopperstas.com.au
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