Australian police arrest two in connection with gunman Dezi Freeman
Australian police have arrested two people in connection with Dezi Freeman, the fugitive at the centre of one of the country's longest manhunts. Freeman is wanted in connection with the killing of two police officers in 2022. The investigation is ongoing.
Australian police have arrested two people said to be connected to the fugitive Dezi Freeman. According to police, Freeman fled into bushland after the killing of two police officers in the state of Victoria in 2022 and has eluded capture since.
The case had turned into one of the country's longest and largest manhunts. Police kept details about the two people arrested limited, saying any allegations against them would be tested through the courts. Under basic legal principles, those accused are presumed innocent until proven otherwise.
Authorities said the investigation is ongoing and that efforts to locate Freeman continue. Further details on developments are expected to be shared in the period ahead.
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