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NHS doctor arrested on suspicion of sex offences with a young girl
Summary
South Wales Police detained a 52-year-old NHS doctor in Swansea on suspicion of inciting a girl aged 13 to 15 to engage in sexual activity; he was later released on conditional bail while investigations continue.
Content
Authorities in Swansea have reported the arrest of an NHS doctor after a referral from a group described in reports as a 'paedophile hunting' group. South Wales Police were called to a property in Sketty on Tuesday evening following that report. The 52-year-old man, who works at Morriston Hospital, was detained on suspicion of inciting a girl aged 13 to 15 to engage in sexual activity. He was later released on conditional bail while enquiries continue.
What is known:
- South Wales Police were called to Rhyd yr Helyg, Sketty, at about 7.50pm on Tuesday after a report from a group reported as a 'paedophile hunting' group.
- A 52-year-old man employed at Morriston Hospital in Swansea was detained on suspicion of inciting a girl aged 13 to 15 to engage in sexual activity.
- He was released on conditional bail pending further enquiries.
- Swansea Bay University Health Board said the staff member had been immediately excluded and that police had been made aware of a video circulating on social media.
Summary:
The health board has excluded the staff member from duties while police enquiries continue. The man remains on conditional bail and further enquiries are ongoing. Undetermined at this time.
