One at large, the other in custody after two separate stabbings in Hobart

Two separate stabbings within an hour of each other have led to a large police presence on Hobart’s east coast this evening.

The first incident occurred at around 5.40pm at the KFC on Ross Avenue in Rosny Park and left a teenager with non-life-threatening injuries.

Police are currently searching for the alleged attacker responsible.

The second stabbing occurred a short time later at the nearby Rosny Bus Shopping Centre.

Footage from the scene shows a path and a set of stairs covered in blood.

A police spokesman said a male victim injured in the bus mall incident was in a stable condition after suffering injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening.

A juvenile has been detained and is assisting with investigations.

Investigators believe the parties involved in both incidents knew each other.

Both incidents occurred just opposite Bellerive Police Station.

Anyone with information about either incident is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 131 444.