
A dangerous and disqualified driver has been pursued and caught by Police Dog Isla in Bognor.
A white BMW convertible was spotted travelling at excess speed in Longford Road, Bognor Regis, around 10.35pm on 1 February.
A pursuit continued into Church Lane, Pagham, a dead-end road, where the driver abandoned his car and scaled a stone wall.
He was chased on foot by PC Kris Drake, assisted by PD Isla, a five-year-old German Shepherd general purpose dog.
The suspect was caught but resisted arrest on several occasions, therefore PD Isla was utilised to detain and gain control of him by biting, according to officers.
36-year-old Oliver Houlihan, of High Street, Bognor Regis, who had been disqualified from driving for more than three years, was arrested and charged with disqualified driving, dangerous driving, failing to provide a specimen for analysis, failing to stop for police and obstructing an officer in the execution of their duty.
He was sentenced to a total of 17 months’ imprisonment, suspended for 24 months. He was also further disqualified from driving for three years.
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