Eight new police dogs have joined Greater Manchester Police (GMP).

The dogs and their handlers have passed a 13-week training course, and are now deployable across Stockport and Greater Manchester.

It means that GMP now has 30 crime-fighting dog and handler duos.

All the new police dogs are under two years old. They were matched with their handlers at the beginning of the course, based on size and personality.

Speaking on our latest recruits, Inspector Michael Weeden, said: "We will have more police dogs and handlers responding to more incidents, preventing and reducing crime and delivering outstanding service to the communities of Greater Manchester.

 "It is a demanding role with the dog being with the handler at work and also at home, so it is a big commitment for the officers and their families to make, but one that is also extremely rewarding."

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