West Midlands Police has named its latest litter of eight Belgian Malinois puppies after England's World Cup stars, paying tribute to the Three Lions squad ahead of the summer tournament. The adorable pups, just four-and-a-half weeks old, will soon begin training to apprehend suspects and combat crime.
Patriotic Names for New Recruits
The puppies have been named Jude, Nico, Morgan, Declan, Saka, Ezri, and Jordan, drawing from the England squad. Inspector Rachel Crump, who leads the force's police dog unit, said: "It's always an exciting time when the World Cup is on and we wanted to be a part of the feel-good mood too. We want our police dogs to be committed, courageous and to show off their abilities, which is something we all hope the England players will be able to do this summer."
Future Crime-Fighters
The dogs are expected to become fully operational within the next 18 months. Inspector Crump added: "Our new pups have big reputations to live up to, but we're confident they will progress to become stars themselves in fighting crime and keeping the public safe."
West Midlands Police is currently seeking foster homes for the puppies. Those interested can visit the force's website for more information on puppy fostering.
