Tasmania Police has confirmed despite five metal-detecting wands being available for officers in the state's south, none were used on Saturday night in Hobart's Salamanca precinct.

Just before midnight, a 20-year-old man was fatally stabbed in the Morrison Street car park at Salamanca.

17-year-old charged over alleged stabbing murder in Hobart

A youth has been charged by Tasmania Police after a 20-year-old man died in an alleged stabbing near Hobart's Salamanca Place late on Saturday.

He died on the way to the Royal Hobart Hospital from his injuries.

A 23-year-old man was also stabbed and remains in a stable condition.

A 17-year-old male has been charged with murder, wounding and assault in relation to the incident.

Police have also charged a 20-year-old man with assault.

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