A police dog has helped track down an alleged drink-driver following a crash near Torphins.
PD Kane and his handler carried out a search for the 40-year-old man before he was taken into custody.
It follows an earlier collision between two cars on the B993 at Torphins.
One woman was also taken to hospital for treatment.
A police spokesman said: “Around 2.35pm on Friday, police were called to the B993 at Torphins, following a report of a two-vehicle crash.
“One woman was taken to hospital for treatment. A search of the area was carried out and a 40-year-old man was arrested in connection with road traffic offences.
“He was also taken to hospital for treatment and further inquiries are ongoing.”
PD Kane joined the force in early 2020 after graduating from his police dog training.