Beloved police dog Diesel dies

Victoria Police is mourning the loss of one of its most ‘brave, fearless and loyal’ members – Diesel.

The beloved police dog, handled by leading senior constable Mark Gray, died on Sunday as a result of ongoing medical issues.

The dog was involved in 120 arrests between 2009 and 2016 and police said he came from a strong bloodline of police dogs with his father and three half-brothers also serving Victoria Police. 

Victoria Police said Diesel would be sorely missed.

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