Police dog stops bike rider fleeing scene of Doncaster crash

A police dog which helpd detain a man following a Doncaster road smash has been praised.

Police dog Zeke leapt into action following the crash in Mexborough last week.

A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “In the early hours of the morning, PD Zeke’s presence at a collision stopped a fleeing suspect from a motorcycle.

“The rider of the motorcycle collided with a car in front of the dog handler as he was driving along Wath Road in Mexborough.

“Being in the right place at the right time, as the rider attempted to flee the scene - PD Zeke alongside his handler gave vocal challenges and stopped the suspect in his tracks.

“Our police dogs and their handlers are an incredible policing asset on our frontline.

“Their presence brings compliance, the deescalation of suspects and their fierce determination keeps our communities and each other safe.”

A 21-year-old man was arrested and charged with drink driving following the road smash which saw a motorcycle passenger taken to hospital.

A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: ““While on patrol on Friday night (6 November) at 9.37pm, a dog handler came across a collision involving a Honda motorcycle and a car.

“It is believed that the motorcycle was travelling along Wath Road in Mexborough when it collided with a grey Vauxhall Astra.

“The motorcycle had a driver and a pillion.

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“The pillion was taken to hospital with injuries not believed to be life threatening or life altering.

“The driver was taken to custody after he failed a roadside breathalyser test and was driving over the prescribed limit for alcohol.

“The 21-year-old has since been charged and will appear before court later this month.”