Two people from Sidcup have been charged with causing suffering to puppies.

Anthony O’Donnell, 29, and Lucy O’Donnell, 30, both of Old Maidstone Road, had their case adjourned at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, but will return to enter a plea on October 5.

The pair have been charged with four offences of causing unnecessary suffering to puppies and one count of failing to meet the needs of puppies.

They also face one charge of fraud by false representation.