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A children's doctor has pleaded guilty to a string of sexual offences against cancer sufferers in his care aged as young as 11. A children's doctor has pleaded guilty to sexual offences against cancer patients in his care.
Dr Myles Bradbury pleaded guilty to six counts of sexual assault and 13 counts of engaging in sexual activity with a child. Dr Myles Bradbury pleaded guilty to six counts of sexual assault and 13 counts of engaging in sexual activity with a child. He also pleaded guilty to three counts of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity.
He also pleaded guilty to three counts of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity.
The 41-year-old paediatric haematologist at Addenbrooke's hospital, in Cambridge, appeared at Cambridge crown court on Monday.The 41-year-old paediatric haematologist at Addenbrooke's hospital, in Cambridge, appeared at Cambridge crown court on Monday.
Wearing a dark suit and blue tie, Bradbury also pleaded guilty to one count of voyeurism and two counts of making indecent images of a child. Bradbury, wearing a dark suit and blue tie, also pleaded guilty to one count of voyeurism and two counts of making indecent images of a child.
The offences involved 18 complainants, prosecutor John Farmer said. They date back to 2009. The offences, which date back to 2009, involved 18 complainants – one aged just 11 – John Farmer, prosecuting, said.
Bradbury was bailed and told he would have to sign the sex offenders register. Bradbury was bailed and told he would have to sign the sex offenders register. He pleaded not guilty to a count of sexual activity with a child and a count of sexual assault.
He pleaded not guilty to a count of sexual activity with a child and a count of sexual assault. Judge Gareth Hawkesworth said these two offences would probably remain on file.
Judge Gareth Hawkesworth said these two offences will probably remain on file. A date for sentencing was not given but the judge said Bradbury could expect a substantial custodial sentence.
A sentencing date was not given but the judge said Bradbury could expect a substantial custodial sentence.
As he left court, Bradbury told reporters: "I'm so sorry." He refused to answer further questions.As he left court, Bradbury told reporters: "I'm so sorry." He refused to answer further questions.