Canine star of Police Interceptors retires from force

Leg injury forces show hit Izzy to leave the service.

The Cleveland Police dog was forced into retirement by a leg injury

Date - 21st September 2019
By - Ceysun Dixon

A police dog who was a hit with viewers after starring in the Channel 5 show Police Interceptors has had to stand down due to injury. Izzy, who appeared in the show when it followed Cleveland Police for two years, has had to retire early after a...

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