Man charged over alleged stabbing at Spotlight store

Man charged over allegedly stabbing staff member at Glenorchy Spotlight storePosted Mon 7 Sep 2026 at 10:29amMon 7 Sep 2026 at 10:29amPolice said the employee was allegedly assaulted when he approached the two men after they stole an item. (Spotlight)In short: A 28-year-old man has been charged and another is in custody after a Spotlight staff member was allegedly stabbed at the rear of the store in Hobart's northern suburbs on Sunday.Police said the incident occurred when the employee approached the men after they allegedly stole an item.What's next?The 28-year-old man will appear in court on Monday. A second man has been arrested but has yet to be charged.One man has been charged and another remains in custody after a Spotlight staff member was allegedly stabbed at the rear of the store in Hobart's northern suburbs.Police said they were called to the incident on Howard Road at Glenorchy about 1:35pm on Sunday. They allege two men approached the rear of the store and stole an item.An employee who has approached the pair was assaulted, police said.The employee was taken to the Royal Hobart Hospital and received medical assistance for a small knife wound. He has since been released. Police arrested two men overnight, charging a 28-year-old man with wounding, common assault, stealing, and drug and bail-related offences.He was detained in custody to appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court on today. Another man remains in custody assisting police with their enquiries.