Welling Upper Wickham Lane incident update two weeks on

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It has been two weeks since police launched an investigation over concerns for a child’s welfare in Welling - with little change in the situation.

Met Police say enquiries are still ongoing following the incident at an address in Upper Wickham Lane on Thursday, May 21.

Officers arrested a 34-year-old woman and a 45-year-old man on suspicion of cruelty to or neglect of a child on the day concerns were raised.

Both were later released on police bail, where they remain while investigations continue.

A 14-year-old boy was taken to hospital with injuries.

His condition was assessed as non-life-threatening and not life-changing.

Despite the passage of time, police updates remain unchanged, with officers continuing to work alongside local services.

A number of other children have also been safeguarded.

The RSPCA was also notified after animals were found at the property.

Police are still appealing for information in connection with the incident.

Anyone who can help is asked to contact the Met Police 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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