Wanted on two counts

Christchurch: A man granted bail to attend his father’s funeral has spent more than a month on the run from police and is being sought in connection with another incident.

Rambo Barton (32) was granted bail to attend his father’s funeral, but failed to return to Christchurch Men’s Prison on June 9, as per his bail conditions.

The Department of Corrections notified police and a warrant was issued for his arrest. A border alert was also raised with Customs.

Taranaki police also want to speak to Barton in connection with an incident in New Plymouth on June 27. — NZME