UK-based doctor charged with 118 sexual offences
A UK-based doctor, Manish Shah, has been charged with 118 sexual offences, the Metropolitan Police said on Wednesday. Shah has been accused of 65 counts of assault by penetration and 52 allegations of sexual assault, police officials added. He has also been charged with one count of sexual assault on a child under 13.
A GP who practised in east London has been charged with 118 sexual offences. Manish Shah, of Brunel Close in Romford, is accused of 65 counts of assault by penetration and 52 allegations of sexual assault, the Metropolitan police said. The 47-year-old is also charged with one count of sexual assault on a child under 13. The offences were alleged to have occurred at a GP practice between June 2004 and July 2013 and relate to 54 victims.The charges announced on Wednesday follow a long-running investigation into Shah. He has been bailed several times, having first been arrested in 2013.He is due to appear at Barkingside magistrates court on Thursday 31 August. Shah is registered as a doctor working with the national health service. The police investigation began over four years ago, after claims of sexual assault were made to detectives, and uncovered a series of allegations concerning alleged sexual offences.Specialist detectives from Scotland Yard?s sexual abuse command have been involved in investigating the claims. The decision to bring a series of criminal charges against Shah was authorised by the Crown Prosecution Service.The NHS has set up a dedicated number for any individuals who may have concerns or questions on 0800 011 4253.