A suspected drug dealer has been arrested after being chased down by a police dog.

The suspect, who is in his 20s and from Medway, was arrested at 1.25am today in North Road, Chatham, which is on the University of Kent campus.

He was arrested after being chased by a police dog through nearby Chatham Dockyard.

Kent Police Tactical Operations said canine cop PD Wilson tracked him down.

He was taken into police custody on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of drugs, theft of a motor vehicle, possession of a bladed article, driving without insurance and failing to stop for police.

He was later bailed to attend Medway Police Station on March 15.

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