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Swansea NHS Doctor Arrested Over Alleged Child Sex Offences Released on Bail

Police say an online vigilante report triggered the arrest, with the doctor now on conditional bail.

Overview

  • South Wales Police arrested a 52-year-old Morriston Hospital clinician on suspicion of causing or inciting a girl aged 13 to 15 to engage in sexual activity.
  • Officers were called to Rhyd yr Helyg in Sketty, Swansea, at around 7:50 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3.
  • Multiple outlets report the initial referral came from a self-described paedophile-hunting group, and a video has circulated on social media.
  • Swansea Bay University Health Board said the staff member was immediately excluded from duties as a precaution during the investigation.
  • Police state inquiries are ongoing and confirm the man has been released on conditional bail pending further enquiries.