Finn the police dog makes first public appearance since stabbing

A police dog has made his first public appearance today after being stabbed while chasing a suspect.

German Shepherd Finn was treated for knife wounds to the head and chest following the attack in Stevenage on 5 October.

His handler PC Dave Wardell was also injured.

Finn underwent surgery and returned to his home with the Wardell family after four days.

It will be several weeks before vets know if he can return to work.

Today PC Wardell and PD Finn were pictured together at Hertfordshire Police headquarters in Welwyn Garden City.

Finn's stabbing has prompted a campaign for police dogs and horses to be treated the same as officers if they're injured while on duty.

An online petition calling for 'Finn's Law' has received more than 100,000 signatures.

A 16 year old boy from Lewisham has been charged with assaulting an officer and criminal damage in relation to Finn's injuries.