Brave police dog and officer injured in line of duty after offenders failed to stop on Northamptonshire road

A police dog was injured after entering a vehicle through a broken window and an officer was hurt while arresting an offender after a vehicle failed to stop.

Police officers were called to reports that a vehicle potentially connected to a theft from a HGV was travelling along the A43, just before 4am this morning (July 1).

The vehicle failed to stop for officers and a pursuit began.

Stingers were used to stop the vehicle successfully, however the four offenders inside made to run off .

PD Nala, who was on the scene, chased after them, but one of the offenders kicked out at her. She received facial injuries as well as a result of entering the vehicle through a broken window.

Four men, aged 25, 33, 34 and 43, were all subsequently arrested in connection with the incident and an officer was injured while attempting to arrest them.

Inspector Andy Hall, said: “Firstly, I want to reassure the public who we know will be worried about PD Nala, that she is recovering well, resting up, and being given the best care there is.

“As a result of her and her colleagues’ bravery last night, four suspects were detained and remain in police custody at this time.

“Our police dogs are not just assets to us – they are fellow officers, colleagues and friends.

"I am very pleased that PD Nala is recovering well but it is a stark reminder of the danger our dogs and our officers face every day in the line of duty.”

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