‘Come forward’: police say people ‘know the whereabouts’ of alleged Porepunkah killer Dezi Freeman

A manhunt is under way for Dezi Freeman, a 56-year-old so-called ‘sovereign citizen’ accused of killing two police officers and injuring another in the town of Porepunkah in Victoria. Photograph: Stuart Walmsley/The Guardian

Victoria Police believe people are helping harbour alleged Porepunkah gunman Dezi Freeman, saying some residents know where the fugitive is.

Speaking to media on Monday afternoon, Supt Brett Kahan said Freeman’s network was “wide” and asked those who know where he is to come forward.