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A child was arrested by police at a hospital following reports of a person impersonating a doctor.

Witnesses claimed the youngster attended the hospital on the morning of January 19 wearing scrubs and with a fake ID.

Police were called to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth at around 10.30am.

It has not been confirmed which part of the estate the youngster was on, nor whether he had access to patients or medical records.

Police have now confirmed officers attended the hospital and a child was initially arrested, but later dealt with by means of 'words of advice'.

A spokesperson for 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. »

Call of Duty veteran reportedly fired by 2K following muted response to "roguelike hero shooter" Project Ethos

Authored by eurogamer.net

Call of Duty veteran Michael Condrey has reportedly been fired as the head of 2K Games studio 31st Union after its debut project, free-to-play hero shooter Project Ethos, recieved a muted reponse on its reveal toward the end of last year.

Condrey, who co-founded Call of Duty developer Sledgehammer Games, was confirmed to be leading 2K's 31st Union in 2019.

Project Ethos was officially described as a free-to-play "roguelike hero shooter", and featured a colourful art style reminiscent of Blizzard's Overwatch. »

IRS Employees Who Took Trump 'Buyout' Ordered to Stay, Told Their Work Is Too 'Essential'

Authored by latintimes.com
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IRS employees who opted for the Office of Personnel Management's offer of "deferred resignation" have been told that their jobs are "essential" and that they must continue to work until May 15.

"I want the deal that OPM offered," an IRS employee told Federal News Network.

"We do welcome the admission, however, that IRS employees are vital to the agency mission," she continued. »