Mercedes crashes into hedge while fleeing police dogs

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 08:24 · Archive

A Mercedes crashed into a hedge in the Thames Valley while fleeing from police, and its driver abandoned two dogs in the vehicle.

A Mercedes ML Class 4x4 crashed into a hedge in the Thames Valley after failing to stop for police. The vehicle was being pursued by officers with a police dog unit when it ended up in the hedge.

The driver of the 2.7-litre vehicle fled the scene on foot following the crash. However, two dogs were left behind in the back of the car.

Thames Valley Police said the vehicle has been seized for forensics. A police spokesman stated: 'This vehicle made off from one of our dog units before ending up in the hedge. The occupants decided to leave their four-legged companions behind.' The two dogs have been taken into care and will be rehomed.

How it is being reported

• Dogs are left behind after Mercedes crashed into hedgeA Mercedes was crashed into a hedge while escaping from police dogs.Oxfordshire Guardian · 7 Oct, 20:18
• Dogs are left behind after Mercedes crashed into hedgeA Mercedes was crashed into a hedge while escaping from police dogs.Oxford Mail · 7 Oct, 20:18

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