Overview
- Police were called to Launceston General Hospital shortly before midnight on January 19 after a child presented with knife wounds.
- The child is in a serious condition and was airlifted to Melbourne for specialist treatment.
- A 33-year-old woman known to the child also presented with non-life-threatening injuries and remains in hospital under police guard.
- Police have charged the woman with attempted murder and indicated she is expected to face a bedside court sitting later on Tuesday.
- Detectives say inquiries are continuing and have asked anyone with relevant information to contact police.