Doctor arraigned over sex attacks on boys
A paediatric doctor has appeared in court accused of sex offences against cancer sufferers, some as young as 11.
Dr Myles Bradbury faces four counts of sexual assault and four counts of engaging in, or inciting a boy to engage in, sexual activity.
The 41-year-old paediatric haematologist at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, appeared at the town’s magistrates’ court.
Prosecutor Delia Matthews said: “The allegation is an abuse of trust in that he was the doctor of these children – boys as young as 11 who were cancersufferers in his care.”
The alleged offences date back to 2011 and relate to boys aged between 11 and 15.
Dr Bradbury also faces two charges of making indecent images of a child and one count ofvoyeurism, in which it is alleged he secretly filmed somebody engaging in a sex act.
Wearing a dark blue suit, white shirt and tie, Bradbury, of Herringswell, Suffolk, spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and address.
He did not indicate any likely plea and was bailed to appear before Cambridge Crown Court on July 11.
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, which runs Addenbrooke’s Hospital, has set up a helpline to be used “if parents, patients or former patients have any concerns.”
The trust added it was working closely with the NSPCC. (SKYNEWS)