A Launceston teenager has made a report to police following a public toilet scare

UPDATED: Police are expecting to take a formal statement this afternoon from a teenage girl who was allegedly grabbed by a man in the public toilets of a popular Midland Highway roadstop.

A Launceston teenager says she has made a report to police after being grabbed by a man in the public toilets in Campbell Town. Picture: THINKSTOCK

UPDATED: POLICE are expecting to take a formal statement this afternoon from a teenage girl who was allegedly grabbed by a man in the public toilets of a popular Midland Highway roadstop.

“Tasmania Police has received a complaint in relation to an alleged incident at the Campbell Town public toilet block yesterday,” a police spokeswoman said.

“Police are investigating the allegation that a female teenager was approached by a man in the toilet block. The alleged victim is expected to make a formal statement this afternoon.”

The 17-year-old, who did not wish to be named, said the incident happened about 10.30am yesterday.

She said she entered the women’s toilets and discovered a middle-aged man in one of the stalls.

She said as she tried to leave the man grabbed her in a bear hug, but she was able to escape.

EARLIER: A LAUNCESTON teenager says she has made a report to police after being grabbed by a man in the public toilets in Campbell Town.

The 17-year-old, who did not wish to be named, said the incident happened about 10.30am on Sunday.

She said she entered the women’s toilets and discovered a middle-aged man in one of the stalls. She said as she tried to leave the man grabbed her in a bear hug, but she was able to escape.

Police could not confirm the report last night.

MORE NEWS:

GRUESOME END OF LAST ‘FULL BLOOD’

LAW REFORM THE TARGET OF NEW SCHOLARSHIP

TASSIE CHAMP MYSTIC JOURNEY GETS WILD CARD ENTRY RUN

‘WE SAW IT BURN ON TV’: HOMES LOST AS BLAZES HIT

DEVONPORT TRIATHLON MEGA GALLERY

TIPS FROM TOP INSPIRE LOCAL TALENT