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London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

It's really polarised the population': amid a police search for Dezi Freeman's helpers, some sympathy towards the double-murderer remains

The death of Dezi Freeman after a lengthy manhunt has sparked mixed reactions in the community, with some celebrating and others expressing disbelief.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

In idyllic Porepunkah, a manhunt this huge feels surreal' and the alleged killer could be anywhere

They were detective leading senior constable Neal Thompson, 59, a local detective planning his retirement, and senior constable Vadim De Waart, 35, who was on temporary assignment in Victoria's alpine region. Freeman had been living with his family on a bush block at the end of a dirt road a few kilometres outside Porepunkah, a small town in Victoria's high country surrounded by bushland on one side and pine plantations on the other.
World news
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Victoria shooting update: alleged gunman fled with powerful firearms' and understands bushcraft well', police say

Detective Neal Thompson (59) and Senior Constable Vadim De Waart (35) were allegedly shot and killed during a Porepunkah search-warrant operation; suspect fled into bush.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Porepunkah shooting live: Victorian police chief commissioner speaks to media as manhunt continues for suspect Dezi Freeman

Dezi Freeman, 56, is heavily armed and at large after allegedly killing two officers and injuring a third; police are concentrating resources to find him.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

PM condemns shocking acts' after suspicious fire at Melbourne synagogue with 20 people inside

Federal support for Victoria after a suspicious fire at a Melbourne synagogue highlights the condemnation of antisemitism.
Public health
fromThe Washington Post
9 months ago

Tests urged for 1,200 children after day-care worker charged with assault

Over 1,200 young children in Victoria are recommended for health screening following the arrest of a child care worker charged with numerous offenses, including sexual assault.
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