Doctor charged with further sexual offences upon patients in Newcastle

A doctor has been charged with additional sexual and indecent assault offences allegedly committed upon patients in Newcastle, NSW Police say.

Police will allege between 2003 and 2012, six female patients of the specialist clinic on Watt Street were sexually and indecently assaulted by a male doctor during consultations.

Strike Force Yatala was formed to investigate the incidents.

Officers attached to Strike Force Yatala today laid additional charges.

The 63-year-old man was additionally charged with 24 further offences of aggravated sexual assault and aggravated indecent assault.

The man is due to appear next at Newcastle District Court on Thursday 28 July, 2016.

Meanwhile, inquiries are continuing and police are encouraging anyone who feels they may be able to assist with the ongoing investigation to contact Newcastle Detectives.

Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stopers.

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