A man wanted on an outstanding warrant has been arrested in Port Stephens today.
The 49-year-old man was last seen on Hunter Street, Newcastle, about 3pm on Wednesday 16 August 2023.
Following the issue of a warrant for his arrest, police from Newcastle City Police District commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.
About 3pm today (Thursday 24 August 2023), police from the Northern Region DV Offender Team located the man at a licensed premises at Shoal Bay.
There he was arrested before being taken to Raymond Terrace Police Station where he was charged with Inmate escape/attempt to escape from lawful custody.
The man was bail refused to appear before Raymond Terrace Local Court on Friday 25 August 2023.
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