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Police dog Borris tracks down attack suspect in Canterbury

A police dog was called in to help track down a man wanted in connection with an attack on a woman.

Officers were called to Salisbury Road, Canterbury, at 11.10pm on Tuesday, following reports of an assault at a city centre home.

Police dog Borris found a man hiding in bushes close to the scene of the incident during the search. Picture: Kent Police
Police dog Borris found a man hiding in bushes close to the scene of the incident during the search. Picture: Kent Police

With the help of a police dog called Borris, they searched the area for a weapon reportedly used in the assault.

However, the highly-trained dog instead discovered a man hiding in bushes close by.

A spokesman for the force said: "A 24-year-old man was located nearby and arrested on suspicion of assault."

He remains in custody this morning as enquiries continues.

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