Two men have appeared in court charged with grievous bodily harm with intent, false imprisonment and blackmail following an incident on Welbeck Road on Wednesday.

Karl Webley, 27 and Michael Mau, 36, were at Croydon Magistrates Court this morning facing the three serious charges.

Mr Mau is from Thornville Grove, Mitcham, while Mr Webley is not listed as having a fixed address.

Police were called to the St Helier street on Wednesday following reports of a violent incident.

Officers and a forensics team remained throughout yesterday as part of the investigation.

The pair will next appear at Croydon Crown Court on July 17. Neither was granted bail.