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Woman and two children injured after reports of dangerous dogs in Mickleham Road, Orpington

16:05, 05 October 2024

updated: 21:26, 17 October 2024

Two young children and a woman were taken to hospital after reports four dogs were dangerously out of control.

Police arrived shortly before 9am to Mickleham Road in St Paul’s Cray, Orpington after receiving calls about dogs injuring members of the public.

The incident happened in Mickleham Road in St Paul’s Cray. Picture: Google
The incident happened in Mickleham Road in St Paul’s Cray. Picture: Google

Two children, aged four and six, and a 30-year-old woman were hurt.

Their injuries have been assessed as non-life-threatening.

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of having dogs dangerously out of control.

The dogs involved, which were mastiff breed dogs, have been seized by police.

Supt Mitch Carr said: "I know this incident will have caused a lot of public concern, especially due to the young age of the children injured.

Stock pic of a mastiff-type dog, similar to the breed involved in the incident. Picture: iStock
Stock pic of a mastiff-type dog, similar to the breed involved in the incident. Picture: iStock

"The dogs have also been taken to police kennels while the investigation is ongoing.

“Extra officers will be in the area over the next few days to provide community reassurance."

The woman has been bailed to a date in December.

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