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.

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.

"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.