Hertfordshire police have reportedly spent two hours chasing an escaped husky in Stevenage.

The incident took place on Saturday (March 25), when officers received reports of a lost dog in Poppy Mead.

According to an eye witness, the "dog was was hit by three cars and attacked multiple other dogs", leading the eye witness and the police on a two hour chase.

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The dog was eventually taken to a nearby vet, and reunited with its owner.

The Comet: The dog was eventually taken to a nearby vet.The dog was eventually taken to a nearby vet. (Image: Tom Baggaley)

A spokesperson for Hertfordshire Constabulary told the Comet: "Police were called at around 1pm on Saturday (March 25), following reports of a lost dog on Poppy Mead, Stevenage.

"It was reported that the animal, described as a white husky/Siberian-style dog, was hit by a car.

"Officers attended and the dog was taken to a nearby vets later that afternoon.

"It has been ascertained that the dog was being looked after by a third party at the time, and is now safe and well having been returned to its rightful owner."