An ambulance crew member was allegedly attacked by an 18-year-old while attempting to help a man with chest pains.

Anton Jason Clarke, of Ainsworth Close, Neasden, was charged with common assault following the incident, with the victim being a member of the London Ambulance Service.

It is understood that a passer by was allegedly unhappy with how the ambulance vehicle had been parked on the North Circular Road.

He has been bailed to appear at Hendon Magistrates’ Court on 3 December.