Police in Derbyshire — located in central England — were attempting an arrest of a 27-year-old man when the suspect began stabbing the Police Dog assisting the officers, according to the BBC.
"PD Axle is now making a good recovery from his injuries, Derbyshire Police said on Twitter. "Thank you for the well-wishes to him and his two-legged colleagues, who were involved and affected by the serious incident. Our inquiries are ongoing."
Following the incident in #Riddings last night, PD Axle is now making a good recovery from his injuries. Thank you for the well-wishes to him and his two-legged colleagues, who were involved and affected by the serious incident. Our inquiries are ongoing. pic.twitter.com/0EuWeeZM2z
— Derbyshire Police (@DerbysPolice) July 5, 2018