Retired police dog meets actor Tom Hardy

A retired Sussex Police dog has met with the Hollywood star Tom Hardy.

Hardy, known for starring in the likes of Peaky Blinders, Venom and Inception, met Bear while filming a promotional video for the new Netflix film, Havoc.

Sussex Police said Bear "wreaked his own havoc" in a tug of war with the actor, who then gave him some treats.

Netflix contacted the Thin Blue Paw Foundation charity, who invited Bear and other retired police dogs from other forces to the shoot, the force said.

"We think Bear thought it was an audition for Jurassic Bark," a police spokesperson added.

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