Concerns are growing over the rising number of youth offenders on Australia's island state as Tasmania Police ramps up its resources to tackle the issue.
Speaking at a press conference in Hobart on Tuesday, Tasmania Police's Commander Jason Elmer confirmed"youth offending is increasing" in the state's south, with"serious" offences particularly happening from those aged between 12 and 15.
More than a quarter - 29 per cent - of youth offenders"intended to cause injury" as police pay particular attention to the growing number of repeated offenders. In a statement earlier on Tuesday, Commander Elmer declared Tasmanians deserved to feel safe at home, out in the public and in their workplaces.
“It is these prolific repeat offenders who are having a significant impact on individuals and the community.Police have a dedicated taskforce deployed daily in the Hobart CBD to deal with anti-social behaviour and other offences.
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