Leicestershire Police dog injured by hidden machete

Cato located a disregarded blade in Leicester City

Cato was injured white searching for a suspect
Author: Victoria HornagoldPublished 23rd Nov 2023
Last updated 24th Nov 2023

A Leicestershire Police dog has cut his paw on a disregarded machete while on duty.

Cato and his handler deployed to a serious assault in the Leicester City area. when in his search for the suspects he located a discarded/hidden machete.

The keen canine showed his chauffer what he found, but in doing so caught his pad on the blade.

He required a number of stitches and is now on a short break from doing what he loves the most.

Police say he is on the road to recovery and getting extra treats at home!

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