An internet prankster has been branded stupid after parking a supercar worth more than a quarter of a million pounds outside an NHS hospital in an area needed for emergency staff.
The driver, who is thought to be wannabe YouTube star Doctor Troller, left the red Lamborghini Aventador outside the Chelsea and Westminster hospital in London on Tuesday.
On the bonnet of the car, the message "homemade COVID-19 killer" had been written.
The vehicle – worth around £271k – was left in a space that may be needed by emergency service workers.
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital is in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, which had recorded 85 coronavirus cases as of Monday.
The borough council said they had spoken to the driver who had been asked to remove the vehicle at the request of the police and the hospital.
Lead member for enforcement at the council Cem Kemahli said: "This is disappointing and frankly dangerous behaviour, blocking emergency services vehicles for clickbait is the height of stupidity.
"It is not the time for practical jokes and baiting of public service officers who are working incredibly hard to keep our streets clear for vital NHS staff and key workers."
Sadly, this isn't the only instance of NHS heroes' work tackling the virus being hampered by stupid pranksters and criminals.
On Monday, vandals drilled holes in ambulance tyres at a station in Kent, triggering disgust from NHS staff.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock today called for 250,000 NHS volunteers to help the service during this difficult time.
London has been the epicentre of the UK's coronavirus outbreak, with around 40% of all cases in the capital.
The worst affected borough is Southwark in south London, with 154 recorded cases so far.
Despite calls to stay off the streets and not to use public transport unless absolutely essential, this morning the London Underground was still crammed with commuters.
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London Mayor Sadiq Khan has reduced the service on the tube, which is supposed to be only for key workers, but pictures showed rammed trains heading into the capital.
Many building sites are still fully staffed, as many brand developers irresponsible for calling their work essential.
Today, Transport for London announced its Crossrail site will down tools until the crisis passes.
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