14 contracted security staff working at Croydon University Hospital have been arrested over the improper use of CCTV.

The south area safeguarding unit of the Met Police is investigating the improper use of CCTV by contracted workers from ICTS who provide security services at the hospital.

The footage shows interactions between security and members of the public on hospital grounds where force was used, according to the Met Police.

The investigation was launched after CCTV recordings were found on an individual’s phone when officers were enquiring about an unrelated matter.

An interim security team has been appointed in the mean time and is headed by the hospital’s in-house security manager.

A spokesperson for Croydon University Hospital says this is to "ensure we can continue to protect the safety of our patients and our staff".

At this stage, 14 people have been arrested and the police investigation is ongoing.

All 14 have all been bailed until June.

The hospital is assisting officers with their enquiries.

A Met Police spokesperson said: “Officers from the South Area Safeguarding Unit are investigating the improper use of CCTV by contracted workers, who provide security services at Croydon University Hospital.

“The investigation was launched after CCTV recordings were found on an individual’s phone as officers were making enquiries about an unrelated matter.

“At this stage, 14 people have been arrested.

“They have all been bailed until June.

“Investigation continues; the hospital is assisting officers with their enquiries.

“The footage shows interactions between security and members of the public on hospital grounds where force was used.”

A spokesperson for Croydon Health Services NHS Trust said: “On 12 May, we were informed of an ongoing police investigation regarding a number of individuals employed by ICTS, who provide security services to the Trust.

“We are co-operating fully with this investigation.

“An interim security team have been appointed, headed by our in-house Security Manager, to ensure we can continue to protect the safety of our patients and our staff.”

Your Local Guardian has contacted ICTS for comment.