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Two arrested in Victoria over help to fugitive Desmond Freeman
Victoria Police arrested two associates in north-east Victoria as part of an investigation into how Desmond Freeman survived on the run for seven months before he was shot dead after presenting a firearm to officers.
Apr 4th 2026 ยท Australia
Insights
- A man and a woman were arrested at separate properties in north-east Victoria around 7am on Saturday as part of the probe.
- Police said the arrests relate to investigations into Desmond Freeman's movements after the fatal Porepunkah shooting of two officers last August.
- The two arrested are not related to Freeman and will be interviewed by detectives from Taskforce Summit.
- Victoria Police said video shows Freeman leaving a building and presenting a firearm at officers before special operations officers fired and killed him.
- Police believe Freeman received help to survive in the bush for seven months and said anyone complicit will be held to account.
Sources
- How police may have prepared to descend on Dezi Freeman's hiding place www.abc.net.au
- Two people arrested as part of Dezi Freeman investigation www.smh.com.au
- Breaking: Two arrested as part of investigation into movements of Dezi Freeman www.abc.net.au
- Victoria police arrest two people as part of Dezi Freeman investigation www.theguardian.com
- Police arrest two in investigation into Australian fugitive Freeman www.straitstimes.com
- Man and woman arrested amid Dezi Preeman probe www.smh.com.au