A persistent police dog from Reading has tracked down a wanted man who eescaped from prison this week.

The prisoner that had recently evaded police has made off from officer’s multiple times.

FSD Hooch, who is part of the TVP Police Dog Section along with his handler was an integral part of the operation to finding the offender.

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With the help of his handler, he located the man that was in hiding who was then recalled back to prison.

People took to social media praising the pooch for his work during the operation.

Linda said: Amazing what a quiet word can do, eh Hooch. Stay safe team Hooch.

Twitter user, Gary Silvester said: “Well found PD Hooch.”