Police probe Birmingham surgeon
West Midlands Police confirmed they are investigating a local surgeon over allegations he carried out hundreds of unnecessary breast cancer operations:
– DETECTIVE CHIEF INSPECTOR MATT MARKHAM, WEST MIDLANDS POLICEWest Midlands Police can confirm it has received a referral from the General Medical Council in relation to allegations about the medical practices of a surgeon who previously worked in Solihull.
A criminal inquiry has been launched and the force is working closely with the Crown Prosecution Service to determine the course of the investigation.
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