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.”