By Nathanael Cooper
Every dog has its day and a 31-year-old Mudgeeraba man found that out the hard way.
Police spotted an allegedly stolen car in Eudlo on Saturday night and attempted to intercept it before a man fled the vehicle.
A 13-year-old boy was bitten in the face while trying to hide from police following an alleged attempted burglary. Credit: Senior Constable Dan Hayward
Despite being ordered to stop, the man allegedly continued running forcing officers to call for back up from the dog squad who tracked the man into a nearby field.
As police dog Reko approached the man police allege he punch the dog in the head.
Reko retaliated by biting the man on his shoulder.
The man was treated on the scene before being taken into custody where he was charged with multiple driving offences, possession of dangerous drugs, obstructing police and failing to appear in accordance with an undertaking.
He is due to face Maroochydore Magistrates Court on April 11.
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