The driver of a vehicle bearing false plates who allegedly attempted to attack a Police dog with a garden tool will now face court.
Just after 3.30am, Police spotted a vehicle travelling on Motatau Road, Papatoetoe bearing a false rear plate and no front plate.
Counties Manukau West Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Steve Albrey, says the vehicle was quickly confirmed as stolen and was stopped shortly after.
¡°Three occupants were taken into custody quickly, however a fourth occupant has fled on foot.
¡°Delta, the Police dog unit, has tracked the person to a residential property where he has allegedly attempted to attack the dog with a garden trowel, which resulted in a bite to his upper arm.¡±
Senior Sergeant Albrey says the 26-year-old man was treated for his injury and will appear in Manukau District Court today charged with unlawfully taking a motor vehicle.
¡°Thankfully the dog was uninjured and we are pleased to have made an arrest on this matter.
¡°This was a great outcome from our staff last night who have now put a man before the Court.¡±
ENDS.
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