Heroic police dog catches man who fled Sheffield property after attacking officer causing head injuries
“Our dogs are driven, determined and even despite Rhodes’ actions, PD Chase held on”
This heroic police dog ran across train lines and through streams to catch a man who fled a Sheffield property after attacking a detective leaving her with head injuries.
The dramatic chase broke out after a detective visited a property in the High Green area of Sheffield this month.
“Sam Rhodes, 35 grabbed her by the neck, threw her to the floor, and fled, leaving her with minor head injuries,” a South Yorkshire Police (SYP) spokesperson said. “What followed was a display of sheer determination.”
As response officers spotted Rhodes running across railway lines, trains were halted and a search began by a dog handler and his partner police dog Chase.
Rhodes tried everything to escape, running through undergrowth and plunging into nearby streams to flee.
The SYP spokesperson added: “Directed by his handler, PD Chase pursued Rhodes and quickly had him detained by his arm.
“Even then Rhodes continued to try his chances at escaping and put his hands round PD Chase’s throat, attempting to strangle him.
“Our dogs are driven, determined and even despite Rhodes’ actions, PD Chase held on, and his handler quickly had him in handcuffs.
“The determination of officers to protect and serve their communities and victims is unwavering.”