Teen allegedly sped 80km over the speed limit

Police say a 17-year-old P-plater was nabbed travelling 80km over the speed limit on the Southern Outlet last month.

Tasmanian Police. Picture: RICHARD JUPE

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Teen allegedly sped 80km over speed limit

Police say a 17-year-old P-plater was nabbed travelling 80km over the speed limit on the Southern Outlet last month.

The boy, from Cygnet, was charged with reckless driving and aggravated evade after he allegedly travelled 160km/h in an 80 zone on September 18.

“Police attempted to intercept the vehicle, however, it continued at speed and weaved between other motorists to avoid police,” a Tasmania Police spokesperson said.

“He was later intercepted and arrested.”

Anyone who might have dashcam footage of a black Ford Fiesta driving dangerously is urged to come forward.

Shots fired at Herdsmans Cove

October 6: An parked car was shot at Herdsmans Cove, in the early hours of this morning, police say.

Police were called to Lamprill Circle about 12:30am after receiving reports of a firearm being discharged.

They arrive to find the rear passenger door and window of the car damaged.

Authorities say the car was unoccupied at the time and no one was injured during the incident.

Police are investigating, but it’s believed the parties are known to each other.