One dog has been killed with its owner and another dog left injured after an attack by two “dangerously out of control” dogs in Sydenham.

It was alleged that two Staffordshire Terriers attacked two dogs in Sydenham Hill Woods just before 4.20pm on October 10.

Officers were called to the scene and found one dog killed and another injured.

One of the owners had also sustained an injury to their hand.

The victim was taken to hospital where their condition was assessed as non-life threatening or non-life changing.

Both dogs were safely contained and are being held by police, however, no one has come forward to identify themselves as the owners.

The investigation is ongoing and led by offices from AS BCU assisted by the status dog unit.

No arrests have been following the incident.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called at 16:16hrs on Thursday, 10 October to reports of two dogs dangerously out of control in Sydenham Hill Woods SE26.

“It was alleged that the two dogs had attacked and killed one dog and injured one other. One of the owners also sustained injury to their hand.

“Both dogs were safely contained and are being held by Police. They are believed to be Staffordshire Terriers.

“No one has come forward to identify themselves as the owner of the two dogs at present.

“The victim was relayed to hospital for further assessment and their condition was deemed as non-life threatening or non-life changing.

“The investigation is ongoing and led by offices from AS BCU assisted by the status dog unit and no arrests have been made at this time.”