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At least two men sleeping rough in Croydon town centre had their sleeping bags set on fire while they were asleep inside.

The men were attacked in George Street and Surrey Street in the early hours of Monday (June 10).

Police have launched an investigation after their sleeping bags and other belongings were set on fire in the shocking attack.

Paramedics from the London Ambulance Service (LAS) treated the two victims for minor burns. They were not seriously injured.

Detectives believe more people may have been targeted, and are appealing for more victims to come forward.

At about 5am on Wednesday (June 12), a man and teenage girl were stopped by police on George Street and arrested.

The 22-year-old man was later charged and is due to appear in court on Thursday (June 13). Police have not yet said what offences he is charged with.

The 17-year-old girl was bailed until a date in July while the police investigate further

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting reference 1018/10 June or Crimestoppers anonymously via 0800 555 111.