London Ambulance Service contractor arrested over face mask thefts

A London Ambulance Service contractor has been arrested on suspicion of stealing face masks as criminals continue to exploit the coronavirus crisis.

The man, who is in his 20s, is accused of stealing the protective equipment, along with other items, from stores in north London before selling them online.

He was held in Windmill Road, near Edmonton ambulance station, on Wednesday, but has since been bailed, while items recovered have been returned to London Ambulance Service.

Police said he had access to the sites because he was a contractor working with LAS.