Breast surgeon found guilty of wounding patients
Ian Paterson was a consultant general surgeon working in breast surgery at the top of his profession.
Judge Jeremy Baker released Paterson on conditional bail ahead of sentencing in May.
Ian Paterson was a consultant general surgeon working in breast surgery at the top of his profession.
Judge Jeremy Baker released Paterson on conditional bail ahead of sentencing in May.
Breast surgeon Ian Paterson has been convicted of 17 counts of wounding with intent and three counts of unlawful wounding, after carrying out a series on unnecessary operations.
We've found an interview with him in our archives from 1996, where he talks about how people come to terms with being diagnosed with breast cancer.
Ian Paterson lied to patients at risk of cancer to convince them to go under the knife.
Frances Perks had already lost her mother and sister to breast cancer when she was referred to Paterson in 1994 after discovering a lump.
Senior Investigating Officer Detective Chief Superintendent Mark Payne said patients suffered as a result of Patersons greed and arrogance.