Man who allegedly assaulted a police officer before fleeing from courthouse still on the run

Police are continuing their manhunt for a 28-year-old man after he allegedly assaulted a police officer before fleeing the scene.

Police have launched a manhunt for 28yo Stanthorpe man Clayton Alvoen after he allegedly assaulted a police officer before fleeing the scene.

UPDATE: Two weeks after dramatic scenes unfolded when Clayton Alvoen escaped police custody while being escorted from Warwick Magistrates Court to the watch house, detectives continue to hunt for the Stanthorpe fugitive

Senior Constable Jeremy Lambert from the Warwick police station said there was still no update on the man’s whereabouts, as he continues to be on the run since he fled on April 28.

“He is still outstanding and hasn’t been located,” he said.

EARLIER: The search is still on for Stanthorpe man Clayton Alvoen who allegedly assaulted a police officer and escaped custody more than a week ago.

Warwick police detective sergeant Glen Roche said inquiries have been conducted with the man’s family members and associates.

“He has not been located, we are still looking for him and for any information of his whereabouts,” sergeant Roche said.

The man was being escorted by an officer from court to the watch house when he allegedly headbutted the officer before fleeing on foot.

Stanthorpe police charged a Broadwater man with aiding a person to escape lawful custody on 30 April.

Anyone with information in relation to Mr Alvoen’s whereabouts is urged to immediately contact Crime Stoppers on 1800­ 333 000 or Warwick Police on 4660 4444.