Police car hits knife-wielding man who stabbed dog in Aberdeen
A man reported to police for wandering around Aberdeen with a knife was repeatedly struck by a police car as officers tried to disarm him.Footage of the dramatic collision in the Seaforth Road area on Friday afternoon shows the man flipping over the car bonnet before getting up and striding towards another officer.Eventually police close in on the man, using a car and a police dog to cut him off - the dog was reportedly stabbed in the incident and was taken to a vet.The man, 27, was taken to hospital for treatment and has been charged with various offences including one under the Animal Welfare Act. The matter has been reported to the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (Pirc).
Police Scotland said officers had used "specialist tactics" to protect the public and each other from harm and that a knife had been recovered from the scene.The force said that Police Dog Zeus, a six-year-old Belgian Malinois, had received veterinary treatment and it was hoped he would make a "speedy recovery".
Seaforth Road was closed at the junction with Park Road and police remain in the area while inquiries continue.Members of the public with any concerns can speak to these officers.Supt Ross Kelly said: "We believe this was an isolated incident and there is no ongoing risk to the public. Thankfully no officers were injured."Our thoughts are with PD Zeus and his handler and we are hoping for a speedy recovery. "Police dogs are an important and valuable resource and attacks on them will not be tolerated. Our dog branch plays a crucial role in keeping people safe and we cannot overstate the value that these highly skilled animals bring to policing."Anyone with information on the incident has been urged to contact Police Scotland on 101.
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