Doctor jailed for life for abuse of female patients

A former GP who committed 115 sexual offences against 28 women and girls was yesterday handed two more life sentences of at least ten years.

Manish Shah was found guilty last month of 25 sexual assaults at his clinic in Romford, east London.

The 53-year-old was already serving three life sentences for 90 previous offences. Judge Peter Rook’s ruling means he will not be considered for release from prison until 2033.

The Old Bailey heard Shah persuaded female patients to undergo unnecessary intimate examinations for his sexual gratification over four years from 2009. Judge Rook said Shah was a “danger to women”.