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Heroic Police Dog Saves Officer from Arsonist Attack

9/26/2025

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Police dog PD Yoiko saved Police Constable Tom Marsden from an arsonist wielding a shovel in Hull, July 2024.
The arsonist barricaded a room, threatened the dog, and attacked Marsden, who blocked the shovel.
He received a four-year sentence for arson and assault.
Marsden and Yoiko received Outstanding Bravery Award; the Thin Blue Paw Awards honor brave dogs and handlers.

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Police dog PD Yoiko saved Police Constable Tom Marsden from an arsonist wielding a shovel in Hull, July 2024.
The arsonist barricaded a room, threatened the dog, and attacked Marsden, who blocked the shovel.
He received a four-year sentence for arson and assault.
Marsden and Yoiko received Outstanding Bravery Award; the Thin Blue Paw Awards honor brave dogs and handlers.