Police dogs catch wanted man on prison recall and suspect accused of assaulting woman
Police dogs help catch wanted men after dramatic night of pursuits in Sheffield
Police dogs helped detain three suspects, including a man wanted for recall to prison and another accused of assaulting a woman, during a dramatic night shift across South Yorkshire.
Dogs Odin and Rocco were called to incidents in Sheffield on Friday, November 6, helping officers track down men who had tried to escape.
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In one incident, police dog Rocco helped find a man wanted on recall to prison and for driving offences after he went into hiding in the Chesterfield Road area of Sheffield.
Officers had sealed off the area after a pursuit ended with the suspect fleeing on foot.
As Rocco and his handler searched a set of steps, the dog suddenly began sniffing the air.
His handler issued a challenge and, with Rocco barking, the man quickly came out of hiding.
Rocco was then called to another incident involving a man accused of assaulting a woman.
After officers found the suspect's car, Rocco tracked him down hiding in the footwell.
The man's hiding place was quickly discovered and he surrendered.
Earlier that night, police dog Odin was called to Shiregreen after a driver failed to stop for officers.
Following a pursuit, the driver tried to escape on foot before assaulting officers.
Odin and his handler came to their aid and the suspect was quickly detained.