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Kent Police dog Coty helps offers make two arrests after suspected assault in St Stephens Walk, Ashford

11:44, 21 December 2021

updated: 12:14, 21 December 2021

Two suspects wanted over an alleged assault were arrested after being tracked by a police dog.

The highly-trained hound, called Coty, was called in after officers received a report that a woman had been attacked in St Stephens Walk, South Ashford, shortly before 3am yesterday.

Police dog Coty tracked two assault suspects in Ashford. Picture: Kent Police
Police dog Coty tracked two assault suspects in Ashford. Picture: Kent Police

Picking up a scent, Coty led them to a spot near Watermead Close where a woman in her 30s and a man in his 20s were both arrested in connection with the incident.

Both have since been released on police bail while inquiries continue.

A spokesman for Kent Police said: "Officers would like to hear from any witnesses or anyone from the area who may have dashcam or doorbell footage that would assist officers with their investigation."

If anyone can help police please contact Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting 46/261274/21.

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