A police dog was barking up the right tree after helping to track down two men after they made off from a police stop.

The incident happened at 11.25pm on Tuesday, November 26, when officers attempted to stop a Vauxhall Astra in the Ladgate Lane area of Middlesbrough.

Officers followed the Astra to Cargo Fleet Lane, then towards Trunk Road, South Bank and on to Normanby Road.

Two men were then seen on CCTV running from the vehicle.

Police Dog Raegar, and PC India Landers rushed to the scene where they carried out a search for the males.

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PD Raegar tracked the men over a field before they were located.

A spokesperson for Cleveland Police said: “Two men aged 17 and 23, were arrested on suspicion of failing to stop for police and dangerous driving.

“Both remain in police custody at this time.”