Yahoo News Fake paramedic 'treated more than 100 patients' before being found out
A fake paramedic who is believed to have responded to 999 calls and treated more than 100 patients is now the subject of a police investigation.
The Evening Standard reports that the 21-year-old man has been sacked by London Ambulance Service (LAS), having “gone rogue” after failing his paramedic exams.
Most of the incidents occurred in July and the man was arrested in September.
Details came to light this week following publication of LAS’ latest serious incidents report.
The Met Police said in a statement: “The 21-year-old was arrested on suspicion of fraud, burglary, theft by employee, assault by beating, dangerous driving, driving otherwise in accordance of license, and driving without insurance.
“He was taken into custody at a south London police station and later released under investigation. Inquiries are ongoing.”
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A spokeswoman for LAS told the Evening Standard: “As soon as we became aware of the activities of this individual, we initiated a full internal investigation, informed the police and contacted patients affected. The individual’s employment with us was also immediately ended.
“Following our investigation, we have improved, and will continue to improve, our security, systems and processes.”
