Police have charged a man with assault and driving with a suspended licence in Devonport. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
A man is in hospital with chest injuries after being struck with a ute following an argument in northern Tasmania.
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A 42-year-old man allegedly drove a Toyota Hilux intentionally at the older man about 1pm on Saturday in Devonport, striking him twice.
The pair are known to each other, police said.
The 52-year-old man was taken to Launceston General Hospital with chest injuries and remains in a stable condition.
The driver has been charged with assault and driving with a suspended licence over the incident.
He was also charged with unrelated drug offences and is expected in Devonport Magistrates Court later on Sunday.
Australian Associated Press
