Beloved police pet Moose has been praised after monitoring down the person who was brandishing a knife.
The incident occurred on Hartington Road in Stockton at round 9pm on Tuesday, August 29, which noticed police reply to reviews of a person who was doubtlessly in possession of a knife.
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Moose and his handler attended the scene and after the male reportedly tried to run, Moose detained him till officers arrived to arrest him.
A 50-year-old man was charged with a public order offence and is because of attend Teesside Magistrates Court on Friday, September 29.
After the story of Moose’s heroics was shared on-line, members of the general public have been fast to heap reward on the animal.
Taking to social media, one particular person stated: “Well finished Moose,” whereas one other added: “Well finished Moose and handler.”
This is not the primary time that police dogs have come to the rescue not too long ago after two police dogs have been applauded after sniffing out two criminals, with one reportedly sporting a Kevlar vest and armed with an axe.
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On Saturday, August 19, PD Odin assisted officers in monitoring a person wished for offences together with home violence and affray.
Police believed the person was at an deal with in Chester-le-Street, sporting a Kevlar vest and armed with an axe.
PD Odin was deployed to the again of the deal with the place the wished man was shortly arrested by officers after being seized by the police canine.
