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A man was reportedly sprayed in the face with a substance before a dog bit his penis in Croydon .

The Metropolitan Police was called to Southbridge Road on Friday afternoon (June 21) following reports of a substance being sprayed into a man's face.

The victim was then reportedly attacked by the suspect's dog and was rushed to hospital, where his injuries are thought to be non-life threatening.

The police have confirmed the dog has since been seized under the Dangerous Dogs Act.

So far the breed of the dog remains unknown.

Following the incident a man and a woman, both in their 40s and from Croydon, have been arrested on suspicion of GBH.

The pair have been bailed to return in mid-July and police enquires continue.

A spokesperson for the Met Police said: "Police were called to Southbridge Road in Croydon at 2.47pm on Friday, June 21 following reports of a substance sprayed in a man's face.





“It was reported after he was sprayed in the face, a dog belonging to the suspects attacked him and caused injury.



“The victim was taken to hospital where his injuries have been deemed non-life threatening.



“The dog has been seized under the Dangerous Dogs Act.



“A man and a woman, both in their 40s and from Croydon, were arrested on suspicion of GBH. They have been bailed to return in mid-July.



“Enquiries continue."

One person on Twitter, known as @JimmerUk, confirmed his wife was a witness to the attack and said: "My wife just phoned, the police have cordoned off the area.

"A dog has bitten off a man's penis."

Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to contact police on 101 and quote CAD 4799/21Jun.



Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online via https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information .