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Police hunt for Royal Hawea, after prison release

On Friday 5 June, police said they are searching for Royal Hawea, 36, who was released from prison on compassionate grounds, and failed to return.
On Friday 5 June, police said they are searching for Royal Hawea, 36, who was released from prison on compassionate grounds, and failed to return. Photo: Supplied/ Police

Police are urgently looking for a man they say failed to return to prison after being released on compassionate grounds.

An arrest warrant has been issued for 36-year-old Royal Hawea.

Police warned that anyone who sees Hawea should not approach him, and should call 111.

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