Victoria Police have issued a new plea and warning in the search for Dezi Freeman, now working to pressure people they say know where the accused cop killer is.

Superintendent Brett Kahan said on Monday he was “going to change tack” after pleading with Mr Freeman to surrender, working off new information.

“Last time I spoke in front of you, I appealed directly to Dezi Freeman to ring triple-0,” Supt Kahan said from Benalla Police Station.

“I’m going to change tack a little bit. Read into that what you will...

“I extend that to anyone who is harbouring Dezi Freeman, anyone who is considering harbouring Dezi Freeman, or knows something about the people who are harbouring Dezi Freeman.

“You are committing an extremely serious crime by harbouring or assisting in the escape of Dezi Freeman

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