General view of Derriford Hospital in Plynouth, Devon, where the boy was arrested (Picture: PlymouthLive/BPM Media)
A 13-year-old boy who impersonated a doctor at a hospital by wearing scrubs and carrying ID has been arrested.
Officers were called to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth, Devon, on Sunday morning.
The boy was initially arrested but was then given ‘words of advice’.
It was not confirmed which part of the hospital he was in, or whether he had access to patients or medical records.
Devon and Cornwall Police said: ‘Police were called at around 10.30am on Sunday 19 January by Derriford Hospital security following reports from staff of a male impersonating a doctor at the hospital.
‘Officers attended and arrested a 13-year-old boy.
‘The boy was dearrested and the matter has since been dealt with by way of words of advice and intervention/education work from the Child Centred Policing Team.
‘No further police action will follow regarding this incident.’
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