A MALE is being held in custody after he was found by a police dog trying to hide behind a fallen tree following a pursuit near Dyserth.

Last night (May 28), the driver decided to run away after being pursued by officers, and tried to hide in woodland.

After being guided into the area by a drone, police dog Kratos, pictured above, found him attempting to hide behind the tree.

He was then arrested and taken to custody.

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Cheshire and North Wales Police Dogs said: “Following a police pursuit near Dyserth last night, the driver decided to run away and try and make good his escape.

“Unluckily for him, the drone team, PD Kratos and the Roads Crime Team were on the case. The driver thought he could hide in some woods, but how wrong he was.

“After being guided into the woodland by the drone, the male was quickly found by PD Kratos trying to hide being a fallen tree. One in custody.”