A man who kept his dog in appalling conditions in South Norwood was sent to prison for 21 days after admitting causing unnecessary suffering to his pet.

Winston Richardson, who now lives in Dulwich, admitted keeping his pet American bull dog, Chaos, in filthy conditions, underweight and in a generally poor condition at his previous address in Desborough Court, Albert Road.

Richardson was also banned from keeping dogs for three years when he appeared at Croydon Magistrates' Court last Monday.