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Andrew Hockton secures acquittal for doctor at trial on allegations of sexual assault at Bradford Crown Court

9th April 2013


At the conclusion of a one week trial before HHJ Rose at Bradford Crown Court, Dr Verghase was found not guilty by the unanimous verdict of the jury on an indictment containing two counts of sexual assault on a female patient. A costs order was also made in favour of the Defence. The doctor was represented by Andrew Hockton, instructed by Angela Pilling of Ryan solicitors.


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