A DOG that had got loose in Lowestoft and was running on the road was eventually caught this afternoon.Police were called to Howley Gardens at 12.50pm today (Friday) following reports that a German Shepherd was 'running around the road' according to a spokesman.

A DOG that had got loose in Lowestoft and was running on the road was eventually caught this afternoon.

Police were called to Howley Gardens at 12.50pm today (Friday) following reports that a German Shepherd was 'running around the road' according to a spokesman.

Officers had earlier attended an area of Oulton after reports that the dog was loose elsewhere. The pet was eventually 'cordoned off' at Howley Gardens and the dog's owner attended the scene to collect the Alsatian.