British Transport Police officers took a lost dog on a job with them after it walked out in front of their patrol car.

Officers took the dog on board while on their way to a call this morning in Staplehurst, Tonbridge.

Police went to complete the original job while the lost pet remained in the vehicle.

Once they had finished their work, officers took the dog to the vets where he was given food and water.

BTP on Twitter said: “Unfortunately the dog wasn’t chipped so we have been unable to trace an owner.

“However, the vets have taken care of the dog and he will be handed to the dog warden to look after whilst he is rehoused if an owner doesn’t come forward.

“Our thanks to Coxheath vets practice.”