Two men arrested in connection to Dezi Freeman’s movements after Porepunkah shootings

The Guardian World Tuesday 26 May 2026, 04:00 UTC By Benita Kolovos Victorian state correspondent 1 min read

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Two men, aged 48 and 35, have been arrested in north-east Victoria in connection with Dezi Freeman, who killed two police officers in Porepunkah. The arrests were made as part of Operation Summit, the ongoing investigation into Freeman's movements following the shootings. Both men are scheduled to be interviewed by police.

A 48-year-old and 35-year-old will be interviewed by police after their arrests at two separate locations in north-east Victoria

Two men have been arrested in connection to Porepunkah shooter Dezi Freeman’s months on the run after he killed two police officers.

Police on Tuesday said detectives had arrested the men – aged 48 and 35 – at two separate locations in north-east Victoria as part of Operation Summit, the investigation into Freeman’s movements after the shootings at Porepunkah.

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