A Police Dog (PD) named Vandal had a busy morning helping to secure the arrests of three men for a variety of offences.

PD Vandal's first job of the morning occurred at around 1.50am today (Monday) when officers who were on patrol in Bollington sighted a blue Mercedes Benz which appeared to be driving erratically.

Police followed the car as it travelled through Macclesfield town centre, before the driver eventually abandoned the car on Robin Hood Avenue. The man then made off from the scene on foot.

Police supported by Police Dog Vandal searched the area and a 31-year-old man from Manchester was quickly located hiding in a nearby garden.

Upon searching the car officers also located several items, including a crowbar, a hammer and pliers.

The man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of going equipped to steal, driving without a licence and driving without insurance. He was also wanted for affray in relation to a previous incident.

Later, at around 3.26am on Monday 8 September, officers spotted a black Vauxhall Corsa in Northwich Road, Knutsford, which was seen doing in excess of 80mph; the speed limit in the area was just 30mph.

The vehicle failed to stop for police and drove onto Heath Drive where it hit a bollard, and two men fled the vehicle.

The dog unit was again called to assist in locating the men and Police Dog (PD) Vandal put his nose to good use.

He searched the nearby area and led officers to where the two men were hiding at the back of a driveway crouched behind two bins.

The two men, from Crewe, were subsequently arrested.

A 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of failing to stop, failing to provide and dangerous driving. Meanwhile, a 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of failing to stop and drink driving.

Following the arrests, Inspector Sam Lovatt, of the Constabulary's Dog Unit, said: "This is a fantastic result and a special thanks must go to PD Vandal who was quick to sniff out the suspects after arriving at the two scenes.

"Despite the suspects' best efforts, they were no match for PD Vandal, who took just minutes to locate the men, and they will now be dealt with."