A POLICE dog tracked down two people who were involved in an assault.

Officers on the look out for two people involved in an assault and damage incident relied on PD Viper to help them track down their suspects in Rossendale on Sunday.

One of the suspects was found hiding in the grounds of a church.

A police spokesman said: “PD Viper assisted Rossendale Police after 2 MFH run off after committing assault and damage.

“PD Viper loves hide and seek, tracking them into town centre before challenge and surrender of one, while the second continued to run.

“You can’t hide, Viper located 2nd hiding in church grounds.”