Breast surgeon Ian Paterson guilty of wounding
He performed needless operations on patients
There were ten victims - nine women and a man
Paterson 'wanted to play God'
He mutilated women 'for power'
Updates from Friday 28 April 2017
Breast surgeon Ian Paterson has been granted conditional bail after being found guilty of twenty counts of wounding patients.
The 59 year old carried out a series of operations on nine women and one man between 1997 and 2011.
Sentencing is likely to be in May at Nottingham Crown Court.
A male victim of breast surgeon Ian Paterson was told he had "pre-cancer" by the 59 year old who has today been convicted of wounding patients.
John Ingram falsely believed a double mastectomy was a "life-saving decision"
As John Ingram's mother had died of cancer, he was recommended to have a double mastectomy.
He agreed to the procedures as he believed it would save his life, but no justification was found for the surgery.
A victim of surgeon Ian Paterson has described the pain she suffered after undergoing unnecessary breast operations.
Rosemary Platt was referred to the 59 year old after finding a lump in her right breast in 1997.
A mammogram had indicated no malignant cells, but a potential increased risk of cancer suggested by a build-up of cells in her milk glands.
Despite being told the problem was being monitored by a breast specialist, Paterson carried out two "pointless" procedures - described by the victim as "one of the most painful things" she had experienced.
The operations were then followed by a "needless" mastectomy three years later after Ms Platt discovered another lump.
Breast surgeon Ian Paterson mutilated hundreds of patients over the course of his career, performing botched and needless operations.
His colleagues first raised concerns in 2003, but despite several investigations he was allowed to continue operating until 2011.
Away from his patients, he was described as an "arrogant bully" and a poor team player.
He was domineering, often upsetting colleagues with his intimidating manner. Some surgeons left their jobs, blaming, in part, his attitude.
Police say the victims of breast surgeon Ian Paterson have been left traumatised after reliving their ordeals in court over the unnecessary operations he carried out.
The 59 year old's wounding convictions this afternoon follow a three-year investigation by West Midlands Police.
He had ten victims in all - nine women and a man.
Quote Message[The victims] have found the whole experience very harrowing, compounded by what they had learnt Ian Paterson had actually done to them, so I think they have found it a very arduous process."
DS Dale Robertson, West Midlands Police
Det Ch Insp Caroline Marsh says some of breast surgeon Ian Paterson's victims believe he wanted to play God with their lives.
She said his victims will probably never know his motivation.
Among the victims of breast surgeon Ian Paterson who carried out unnecessary operations on patients was a mother left unable to breastfeed.
Another woman had a "significant deformity in her visible cleavage area" after a pair of needless operations on her left breast, Nottingham Crown Court heard.
Image source, Trinity MirrorThe jury considered procedures carried out at West Midlands sites run by privately-run Spire Healthcare
Paterson, from Greater Manchester, faced 20 counts pertaining to ten people. He has this afternoon been convicted of 17 counts of wounding with intent and three counts of unlawful wounding.
Victims of rogue breast surgeon Ian Paterson tell of the devastating impact he had on their lives.
Read MoreBreast surgeon Ian Paterson carried out procedures which "no reasonable surgeon would have considered justified", the Crown Prosecution has said.
The CPS said he knew the operations - over which he faced 20 counts - were unnecessary.
Paterson has this afternoon been convicted of wounding patients.
A breast surgeon accused of carrying out unnecessary operations on a series of patients has been convicted of 17 counts of wounding with intent and three counts of unlawful wounding.
Ten people were Ian Paterson's victims - nine women and one man.
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The West Midlands dominates the top end of English constituencies where non-voters most outnumbered winning parties.
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Among the findings following an analysis of the 2015 general election was that two seats in Birmingham, plus West Bromwich West and Walsall North all returned Labour MPs, yet between 13,000 and 17,000 more people failed to cast a valid vote than voted for the winner.
In some cases, the winning majority was small. In Walsall North, for example, Labour won in 2015 by fewer than 2,000 votes. Yet more than 30,000 eligible voters did not choose a candidate.
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Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce says his side will be boosted by Jonathan Kodjia's return from suspension.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe Ivory Coast international served a one-match ban following his red card against Fulham.
He will become Villa's first player to score twenty league goals in 36 years should he find the net in either of the side's final two games against Blackburn and Brighton.
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Political Reporter, BBC WM
Labour has announced Councillor Preet Gill will be its candidate for Birmingham Edgbaston in June's general election.
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A West Midlands Ambulance paramedic has spoken of his gratitude after a member of the public bought his dinner for him out of respect for his job.
Ash Mullinder was bought a sandwich, crisps and a drink by a member of the public as he visited a shop in Willenhall.
The man explained the act of kindness was down to the work done by the ambulance service.
Quote MessageI was just left speechless which is quite difficult for me and the lady that was serving was left absolutely speechless as well."
Ash Mullinder, West Midlands Ambulance paramedic
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Residents of a street in Tamworth have told BBC WM how they get on so well, they regularly go on holiday together.
Image source, Getty ImagesAround 50 people living in St. Christopher's Drive recently returned from Eastbourne and are already planning their next group trip.
Quote MessageIt's just a question of getting the residents together...It started with a trip to Llandudno, we did one to Southport, we did one to York and then from there we've been back to Llandudno."
John Hunt, Holiday organiser
Sam Hain's unbeaten 89 helped holders Warwickshire race to a 10-wicket victory over Northants in a rain-affected One-Day Cup match.
Image source, Getty ImagesHe said he "felt a bit of pressure" coming into the competition "so it's nice to get on the board here with a few runs".
The body of a man from Birmingham who died after being run over by a suspected drunk driver in Majorca will be brought home today.
Image source, FAMILYFather-of-two Adrian O'Kane was on a stag do in Magaluf
Adrian O'Kane was hit in the early hours of Sunday morning as he returned to his hotel in Magaluf.
It was originally thought that it may have taken weeks before his body was released by the coroner.
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West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Pulis says two of his top players will be absent from their Premier League clash with Leicester tomorrow.
Tony Pulis speaking at a press conference ahead of Albion's clash with Leicester tomorrow
Forward Hal Robson-Kanu and winger Matt Phillips are both out with hamstring injuries.
Pulis' side is currently eighth in the league with five games to play.
A Birmingham MP is being taken to court by one of his staff, external.
An employment tribunal will consider a complaint against Birmingham Perry Barr Labour MP Khalid Mahmood from his Parliamentary assistant, Elaina Cohen.
Image source, Birmingham MailKhalid Mahmood pictured with Jeremy Corbyn in Birmingham earlier this month
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Black Country Political Reporter, BBC WM
Labour has announced Councillor Preet Gill will be their candidate for Birmingham Edgbaston in June's general election.
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