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Paris attacks hero dog to get medal

Diesel, the police dog who inspired the 'Je Suis Chien' hashtag after he was killed in Paris siege, is to be awarded the Dickin Medal.

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The French police dog killed in a raid to capture the terrorists who carried out the attacks in Paris that left 130 dead is to be awarded the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross, reports Sky News.

Diesel, whose death prompted the phrase Je Suis Chien to go viral on social media, will be posthumously awarded the Dickin Medal for bravery and devotion to duty.

The seven-year-old Belgian shepherd dog died from multiple gunshot wounds on 18 November, five days after the attacks, when he was sent into a building to find attackers.

His actions will be rewarded with the highest animal honour by the vet charity PDSA next year.

PDSA director-general Jan McLoughlin said: "Following the tragic terrorist events in Paris last month, where many innocent people lost their lives, Diesel was instrumental in helping the French police locate and deal with the perpetrators."

Read more of this report from Sky News.