Sir Mark Jones put forward as interim director of British Museum

Sir Mark Jones replaces Hartwig Fischer, who left British Museum role after it was revealed thousands of objects had been stolen from the museum. Photograph: Andy Butterton/PA

A former head of the V&A Museum, who previously suggested the Parthenon marbles could be shared with Greece, has been put forward as the interim director of the British Museum.

Sir Mark Jones will replace Hartwig Fischer, who quit after it emerged thousands of objects had been stolen from the museum’s collection. A police investigation is under way regarding the reported thefts.