THE RSPCA has issued a statement after the bodies of four dogs were recovered from a lake in Thamesmead.  

Officers were called to Southmere Lake in Bazalgette Way just before 8.50pm on September 24. 

A person had reportedly seen three sacks floating in the lake that appeared to have something inside them. 

Marine Policing Unit officers attended and the bodies of four dogs were recovered from the lake.  

A spokesperson for RSPCA said it is working with Metropolitan Police to investigate the incident.  

It urges anyone with information to contact the animal rescue charity appeal line on 0300 123 8018. 

Police say the dogs appeared to be similar to the American Bulldog type.  

Post-mortem examinations will take place in due course. 

Any witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to call police on 101 and quote reference CAD 6661/24SEP. 

Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. 

A spokesperson for RSPCA said: "We are working with the Metropolitan Police to investigate this horrific incident at Southmere Lake.  

“We’d urge anyone with information to contact the RSPCA’s inspectorate appeal line on 0300 123 8018." 

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: ”Police are investigating an allegation of animal cruelty after four dogs were recovered dead from a lake. 

“Officers were called at 8.49pm on Saturday, 24 September to Southmere Lake, Bazalgette Way, SE22. 

“A person had reported three sacks floating in the lake which appeared to have something inside them. 

“Marine Policing Unit officers attended and the bodies of four dogs were recovered from the lake.  

“The dogs appeared to be similar to the American Bulldog type. 

“The RSPCA have been informed and the MPS is working in consultation with them. 

“Post mortems will take place in due course.  

“Any witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to call police on 101 or contact via Twitter @MetCC. Please quote CAD 6661/24SEP. 

“To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org." 

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