Rookie police dog helps track down suspects linked to violent assaults in Hoo

A rookie police dog has been quick to demonstrate his prowess after helping to track down two men linked to violent assaults at a pub in Hoo.

PD Boss was only introduced into active service nine months ago, but officers are already benefiting from his training after a pursuit led to him finding one suspect hiding in long grass.

Kent Police was called shortly before 10.50pm on Saturday 10 August 2024, to a report that three people had been assaulted following an altercation at the Five Bells pub in Stoke Road.

Pursuit 

It is alleged the two suspects ran from the scene, after one of them had also broken into an upstairs room and attempted to steal a CCTV device.

Patrols attended, assisted by PD Boss, and the men were tracked through a nearby cemetery, which led to a field next to Vicarage Lane.

PD Boss located the first suspect trying to hide in the field, before the second man quickly identified himself.

The suspects, both 39 and from Manchester, were arrested and taken into custody. They are currently bailed, pending further investigation.