A man 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 at ambulance sites 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 in searches have been returned to LAS.

Detective Inspector Jason Colby said: "I am saddened that anyone would take advantage of the NHS for their financial gain at such a critical time.

"These masks are a vital piece of PPE for emergency service personnel and are used to keep both themselves and patients safe.

"We will continue to crack down on anyone attempting to take advantage of our emergency services for personal gain, especially at such an unprecedented time.

"We are grateful to those who are assisting our investigation."