Hands up - Lancashire Police dog Ghost catches culprit hiding in the woods

A brave police dog apprehended one of four men who decided to run into the woods following a pursuit of a stolen vehicle.

PD Ghost was hot on the heels of number three and made light work of finding him hiding in woods yesterday afternoon.

A spokesperson for Lancashire Police Dog Unit said: “Following a pursuit of a stolen vehicle at lunchtime the occupants decided running may be their better option after trying to go off road to shake of our traffic officers.

“Four men run from the vehicle and two quickly detained.

“The fourth was then detained nearby.”

They joked: “All four are currently being hosted at our 5 star B&B

“Wonder if we'll get a 5 star trip advisor review.”