The RSPCA has been informed after animals were found at a Welling property where a child was taken to hospital following a police investigation.
Met Police officers launched an inquiry on Thursday, May 21, after concerns were raised about a child at a property on Upper Wickham Lane.
A 34-year-old woman and a 45-year-old man were arrested that day on suspicion of cruelty to or neglect of a child.
Both have since been released on police bail while enquiries continue.
The teenager was taken to hospital for treatment.
His injuries have been assessed as non-life-threatening and non-life-changing.
Police said they are working closely with local services, and a number of other children have been safeguarded.
The RSPCA has also been informed regarding the condition of animals also found at the property.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police, quoting CAD 8572/21MAY, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police Service said: “On Thursday, 21 May Met officers launched an investigation following concerns being raised for the welfare of a child at an address on Upper Wickham Lane, Welling.
“Two people, a female aged 34 and a male aged 45, were arrested that day on suspicion of cruelty to or neglect of a child.
“They have been released on police bail and enquiries continue.
“One child, aged 14, was taken to hospital with injuries.
“His condition has been assessed as non-life-threatening and non-life-changing.
“Officers are working closely with local services.
“A number of other children have been safeguarded.
“The RSPCA have been informed regarding the condition of animals also found at the property.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact police, providing the ref CAD 8572/21MAY.
“Alternatively, information can be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.”
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