- Luna the police canine was launched after a suspect refused instructions to cease
The is the dramatic second a suspect screamed ‘please’ as he was caught by a police canine.
South Yorkshire Police have been in pursuit of a white Skoda Fabia which had did not cease.
In the video, captured by a police airplane, suspects could be seen attempting to flee by chopping throughout a patch of grass earlier than abandoning their automobile in woodland.
Also in pursuit was PC Matt Aris who was chasing them on foot.
On police bodycam footage worn by PC Aris, he could be heard shouting: ‘Police officer and canine. Stand nonetheless or I’ll ship the canine.
‘Stand nonetheless, don’t run. Otherwise, I’ll ship the canine.
‘Do you perceive? Stand nonetheless!’
Although one of many suspects stopped, the opposite stored working and so Luna the police canine was launched.
The officer added: ‘Challenge given, canine launched.’
Thermal imaging from the airplane reveals Luna shortly catching up and working down the opposite suspect earlier than bringing him to a halt by grabbing maintain of his leg.
The suspect could be heard screaming and shouting, saying ‘please’ earlier than he’s compelled to the bottom by PC Aris and arrested.
A 23-year-old male suspect detained by Luna was arrested on suspicion of numerous driving offences and possession of a Class A drug.
A second man, aged 27, was additionally arrested and each have since been launched below investigation as police proceed their enquiries.
Police mentioned they launched footage of the incident, which took place on January 20, to exhibit how teamwork is used to catch suspects.
PC Aris mentioned: ‘Receiving communications from National Police Air Service in regards to the males’s description, I knew I might see them each forward.
‘I challenged them, telling them to face nonetheless or Luna could be launched.
‘One suspect did not comply and began to run.
‘I let Luna go, who instantly ran after him and shortly detained him.’
