Nottinghamshire police dog dies after being hit by squad car

Rebus: The dog died after being hit by a police vehicle
Nottinghamshire Police
Mark Chandler18 May 2016
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A police dog has died after he was runover by a squad car in what officers have called a "tragic accident".

Four-year-old Rebus was part of a pursuit in the early hours of this morning in Colwick and was struck by a 4x4 police vehicle, Nottinghamshire Police said.

The German Shepherd Belgian Shepherd-cross was sent after suspects on the Colwick Loop Road at around 3am when he was hit, and although he was given emergency care at the scene he died of his injuries with his handler by his side.

Chief Inspector Andy Hall, of the East Midlands Operational Support Service said: "This incident is being fully and actively reviewed, and we await the findings. I take the view at this time, however, that it appears to have been a tragic accident.

"I would like to acknowledge and commend the care given to Rebus in his time of need. Not only did an officer provide CPR at the scene, a number of members of the public offered their assistance. A valued police dog and a loyal companion, Rebus certainly would have known he was loved.

"Our colleague is devastated and the officer who was driving the vehicle is understandably distressed. They are being supported by their team and they in turn are being supported by their associates.

"Rebus was not only a fine police dog, he was a member of our policing family. His impeccable service was acknowledged at a memorial today in which DCC Sue Fish laid a wreath in his honour."

Rebus joined Nottinghamshire Police as a pup in July 2012, and in his four years of service he attended 313 incidents.

Additional reporting by the Press Association.

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