London doctor Manish Shah charged with 118 sex offences

47-year-old accused of multiple sex crimes, including one count of sexual assault on a child under the age of 13

Wednesday 02 August 2017 15:58 EDT

Romford man is also facing 52 allegations of sexual assault and 65 counts of assault by penetration (PA)

A doctor has been charged with 118 sexual offences, according to Scotland Yard.

Manish Shah, a GP from east London, is accused of multiple sex crimes, including one count of sexual assault on a child under the age of 13.

The 47-year-old, of Brunel Close in Romford, is also facing 52 allegations of sexual assault and 65 counts of assault by penetration, police said.

He was due to appear at Barkingside Magistrates' Court on Thursday, 31 August.

Police did not release any further details about the nature of the allegations or the alleged victims.

The NHS has set up a dedicated helpline for patients who may have questions or concerns about the case on 0800 011 4253.