A POLICE dog has found a "high risk" missing person in Weston.

Ronnie the police dog found the concerned person around 8pm on Monday, October 16, hiding in the vegetation in the Ashcombe Park area.

Police ensured that the missing person was able to obtain the urgent medical attention they needed.

Ronnie's "amazing" achievement has been celebrated by the force.

Posting on social media, a spokesperson from the police force said: "Great work from PD Ronnie yesterday evening in North Somerset.

"Whilst on patrol, he was tasked to search for a high risk missing person. He quickly located the concerned person who was hiding in vegetation and we were able to obtain the urgent medical attention required. Amazing!"

Dogs are often used by the emergency services to locate individuals or materials, using their exceptional sense of smell to their advantage.