British Museum boss reveals items have been stolen as staff member dismissed

The matter is under investigation by the economic crime command of the London Metropolitan Police

The head of the British Museum in Bloomsbury said items have been stolen (Tim Ireland/PA)

The British Museum has announced items from its collection were found to be missing, stolen or damaged.

The London museum, which houses artefacts from around the world, has launched an independent review of security as it said a staff member at the institution has been dismissed.