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Tasmanian Man Charged After Knife Incident at Carols Event

12/22/2025

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A 48-year-old Tasmanian man was charged with unlawfully arming and possessing a dangerous article after brandishing a large knife at the Carols in The Park event in Launceston.
The incident occurred around 5:45 PM, prompting attendees to move away as police apprehended him without incident.
Launceston Mayor Matthew Garwood praised police professionalism and noted the response did not disrupt the event, with the man due in court January 12.

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A 48-year-old Tasmanian man was charged with unlawfully arming and possessing a dangerous article after brandishing a large knife at the Carols in The Park event in Launceston.
The incident occurred around 5:45 PM, prompting attendees to move away as police apprehended him without incident.
Launceston Mayor Matthew Garwood praised police professionalism and noted the response did not disrupt the event, with the man due in court January 12.