Fake Doctor's Audacious Hospital Sex Attack On Pregnant Woman

A sexual pervert who posed as a private cardiologist so he could molest a heavily pregnant woman in a hospital ward has been jailed.

The woman in her twenties, who has a heart condition, thought she was receiving an informal second opinion, but instead was touched intimately while lying in bed.

Gregory Boyle, 59, who had told the woman's partner he was medically qualified and happy to assist, received six years and four months imprisonment.

He pleaded guilty at Croydon Crown Court to sexual assault and assault by penetration at Princess Royal University Hospital, Farnborough, Kent on October 21, 2015.

Prior to the offence, the victim's partner had undertaken building work at Boyle's house and confided in him about her heart condition and pregnancy.

Boyle claimed to be a cardiologist and offered to assess the victim as a second opinion free of charge.

When the victim was admitted to hospital, her partner decided to take Boyle up on this offer as he was concerned for her welfare.

When he arrived at the hospital, Boyle introduced himself to the victim as a doctor, and, on the pretext of performing a medical examination, touched intimate parts of her body.

Immediately after this, a nurse walked in to find Boyle with the victim and challenged his presence on the ward.

Doubting his continued claims to be a private doctor, staff checked the General Medical Council register and could not find him listed, so called police.

Boyle was arrested at the hospital and was charged nearly a year later.

Detective Constable Paul Hill from the Child Abuse and Sexual Offences (CASO) Command at the Metropolitan Police said: "Boyle targeted a vulnerable, heavily pregnant woman who was concerned for her health.

“He actively sought to deceive the victim, her family and the medical staff at the PRUH, giving the impression that he was a doctor.

"I would like thank the victim in this case and acknowledge her courage throughout this investigation.

"Thankfully this type of offending is rare, but should anyone recognise Boyle or believe they have been a victim at his hands, please contact the Metropolitan Police."