A "dangerously out of control" XL Bully dog was shot dead last night after it attacked four men in South London.

The attack, near Home Road in Battersea, saw all four victims taken to hospital, while two people have been arrested on suspicion of being the owner/person in charge of a dog dangerously out of control.

A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: "Police were called shortly after 10pm on Monday, March 18 to reports of a dog - described as an XL Bully - that was dangerously out of control and attacking people in the vicinity of Home Road, SW11.

"Due to the threat posed to the public by the dog, armed officers attended.

The dog, described as an XL Bully, was attacking people in the vicinity of Home Road, Battersea

"After assessing the situation, officers took the difficult decision to destroy the dog and it was shot.

"Four men - all members of the public - were taken to hospital for treatment to injuries sustained during the dog attack. None of their injuries are life-threatening."

Marsha de Cordova, Labour MP for Battersea, said: "I am deeply concerned to hear about the XL bully dog attack that happened on Battersea Park Road yesterday evening.

"My thoughts and prayers are with the victims injured in the attack, and for their full recovery.

"I am in contact with the police and their enquiries are ongoing.

"New laws have come into force that make it illegal to own an American XL Bully dog without an exemption certificate.

"It is vital that there is strong enforcement to make sure owners comply with the legislation."

Police have asked any members of the public with information that could help enquiries to call 101, quoting CAD7620/19Mar.