Two children, aged 4 and 6, injured by four dogs

Two children person been taken to infirmary aft being injured by 4 dogs successful south-east London, the Metropolitan Police has said.

The victims, aged 4 and six, were recovered injured connected Mickleham Road successful St Paul's Cray, Orpington, conscionable earlier 09:00 BST.

A 30-year-old pistillate was besides injured and each 3 were taken to infirmary for treatment. Their injuries are not thought to beryllium life-threatening.

The Met said a pistillate has been arrested connected suspicion of having dogs dangerously retired of power and has been taken into custody.

Police said each 4 dogs were of a Mastiff-type breed.

Supt Mitch Carr said: "I cognize this incidental volition person caused a batch of nationalist concern, particularly owed to the young property of the children injured.

"Fortunately, it is believed that nary of the injuries are life-threatening.

"The dogs person besides been taken to constabulary kennels portion the probe is ongoing."

The London Ambulance Service said it sent crews including an precocious paramedic, an incidental effect serviceman and an aerial ambulance.

A spokesperson said the pistillate and 2 children were treated astatine the country and taken to a large trauma centre by road.

The Met said other officers would beryllium successful the country implicit the adjacent fewer days to supply "community reassurance".