Catalytic converters stolen from three NHS workers fighting coronavirus

Thieves have stolen catalytic converters from the vehicles of three NHS workers in Dartford in Kent as staff battle a rising number of Covid-19 cases.

The staff - including a member of the intensive care team - found the devices had been ripped from their cars which were parked in the car park at Darent Valley Hospital on Thursday.

A spokesperson for the hospital said: "Whilst their cars were being stripped and damaged, the staff members were busy caring for our patients during this pandemic.

"These thefts have been captured on CCTV and reported to the police, however we would like to raise staff and public awareness to assist with crime prevention."