Police are continuing to investigate after a child was taken to hospital and two people were arrested following concerns about welfare at a home in Welling.
Met Police launched an investigation on Thursday, May 21, after concerns were raised about a child at an address on Upper Wickham Lane.
Officers attended the property and arrested a 34-year-old woman and a 45-year-old man on suspicion of cruelty to or neglect of a child.
Both have since been released on police bail while enquiries continue.
A 14-year-old boy was taken to hospital with injuries.
Police have said his condition is not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.
Officers are working closely with local services, and a number of other children connected to the address have since been safeguarded.
The RSPCA has also been notified after concerns were raised about the condition of animals found at the property.
Police investigations remain ongoing and anyone with information is being urged to come forward, quoting reference CAD 8572/21MAY.
Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police 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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