Bangkok police officer Da Parinda Pakeesuk shared photos of the tiny British shorthair on Facebook as he appealed for its owner to collect the cat from his station.

First, however, he insisted on booking the cat for “attempting to subdue an officer” after suffering scratches during his brave rescue.

Mr Pakeesuk said he was happy to release the pet on “bail” after his delighted owners arrived at the station.

“A urine test showed no catnip in his urine,” he joked. “See you at the World Cat Court!”