Hunt for Matthew Curic after he fled from police custody

Matthew Curic bashed a cop before fleeing custody in Seymour this afternoon. The public has been warned not to approach him and instead call triple-0 if he is sighted.

Escapee Matthew Curic assaulted an officer at Seymour police station before fleeing.

An accused cop basher has escaped custody in the state’s north.

Matthew Curic, 33, was remanded over an assault-related offence at Seymour Magistrates’ Court before being transferred to Seymour police station about 2.45pm today.

Escapee Matthew Curic allegedly assaulted an officer at Seymour police station before fleeing.

Police allege he escaped custody after attacking a male police officer.

Curic is yet to be located and a police hunt is underway.

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Police warn the public not to approach him and instead call triple-0 if they spot him.

He was shoeless when he escaped, wearing only white socks, a black T-shirt and black shorts.

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