A SURGEON appeared before magistrates yesterday accused of the manslaughter of a patient.
Pravin Chaturabi Patel, 51, of Kenton Road, Harrow, Middlesex, was not asked to plead to the unlawful killing of Andrew Ryan, 20.
Mr Ryan, of Pilgrims Way, Gilesgate, Durham, died at Shotley Bridge Hospital, Consett, after a circumcision operation.
Mr Patel was committed by Chester-le-Street magistrates, in County Durham, to Newcastle Crown Court, where a plea and direction hearing will take place on May 21.
He was granted conditional bail and his passport remains surrendered to Durham Police.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article