Man who ‘headbutted cop’, escaped from Warwick courthouse still at large

The 28yo has now evaded arrest for more than two months after he allegedly assaulted a police officer and bolted from the Warwick courthouse, triggering a region-wide manhunt.

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

A man who allegedly headbutted a Warwick police officer and fled from the courthouse is yet to be located by authorities, more than two months after his initial escape.

A Queensland Police Service spokesman confirmed on Wednesday morning that Clayton Michael-Johan Alvoen was still at large and police had no updated information on his possible whereabouts.

The 28-year-old Stanthorpe man was most recently due to appear in Warwick Magistrates Court on June 21, but did not attend or contact the court to excuse his absence.

Police claim Mr Alvoen was being escorted to the Warwick courtroom from the watch-house at about 2.30pm on April 28 when he headbutted the officer and fled the scene on foot.

An extensive search for the Stanthorpe man was launched across the region but was ultimately unsuccessful, with QPS reporting Mr Alvoen was believed to have been driven from the scene by others.

Police are yet to locate Clayton Michael-Johan Alvoen more than two months after he allegedly headbutted a cop and escaped from the Warwick courthouse. Picture: contributed /QPS

Mr Alvoen was before the court that day on charges relating to assault, drugs, domestic violence, and bail conditions.

QPS confirmed at the time police had taken all necessary action to protect those involved in the domestic violence matters.

The Stanthorpe man is described as having a fair complexion with black hair and brown eyes, and is approximately 180cm tall with a slim build.

The police officer was treated for a facial cut at Warwick Hospital, but was otherwise uninjured.

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.