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Man hiding behind bin after car chase and crash is sniffed out by police dog

A 20-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of driving offences after a police dog found him hiding behind a bin in Tipton.

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West Midlands Police announced on Wednesday that officers saw a vehicle on Princes End High Street, Tipton, the driver of which reacted to seeing the police.

A short pursuit followed before the vehicle crashed into a wall, after which officers chased a suspect through fields. 

With help from police dog Snow, a man was tracked down and found to be hiding behind a bin.

PD Snow also used his super nose to locate a small knife that was attached to a keyring.

The 20-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon as well as driving offences.

Police said he remains in custody for questioning.

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