Wanted NSW man found hiding in hull of yacht in Darwin

A wanted man who has been on the run from police since October has been found in an unlikely place in another state.

One of NSW’s most wanted fugitives has been found allegedly trying to escape in the hull of a boat on the other side of the country.

Alleged bikie associate Mark Horne was awaiting trial for the shooting of a truck driver in 2020 when he allegedly escaped from the Sydney suburb of Riverwood.

The 32-year-old had been on the run for three months after he allegedly cut off his electronic monitoring bracelet.

Police say fugitive Mark Horne found hiding inside hull of yacht. Picture: NTPFES

NT Police say they made the unlikely discovery on Wednesday while performing a clearance check on a boat about to set sail from Cullen Bay Marina in Darwin.

Police say he was found cowering beneath fuel containers in the hull of the yacht.

It ends a nationwide manhunt for Mr Horne who is also alleged to have stolen $550,000 from the truck driver.

He was arrested and will face an extradition hearing in Darwin on Monday.