Karen Ristevski’s stepson arrested in midnight raid the day before he is due to give evidence against his father Borce Ristevski in murder trial
- Anthony Rickard has been arrested for ‘a number of outstanding warrants’
- He was due to give evidence against his father Borce Ristevski on Monday
- Borce Ristevski is being held in custody, charged with the murder of his wife
- Karen Ristevski disappeared from her North-West Melbourne home in June 2016
- Her remains were found in February, 2017 about 60km from their home
Anthony Rickard has been arrested just one day before he is due to give evidence against his father Borce Ristevski, who is charged with the murder of his wife, Karen Ristevski.
Mr Rickard was apprehended at his Digger’s Rest home in Melbourne’s north-west in a midnight raid, according to 9News.
Victoria Police confirmed a 34-year-old man was arrested at a Digger’s Rest address overnight ‘in relation to a number of outstanding warrants.’
‘He will face a remand hearing at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court today,’ the statement read.
Anthony Rickard (pictured) has been arrested just one day before he is due to give evidence against his father Borce Ristevski, who is charged with murder
Karen Ristevski (pictured left) disappeared from the home she shared with her husband Borce (right)
Mr Rickard is the stepson of Karen Ristevski, who went missing from their Avondale Heights home in June 2016.
Ms Ristevski, a fashion boutique owner, had been missing for eight months before her remains were spotted by a bushwalker at Macedon Regional Park in February 2017.
Her husband, Borce Ristevski, was charged with murder in December, and has been in custody since.
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