ANDREW JOHNSON BAWTRY DOCTOR SENTENCED FOR DECADES OF SEXUAL OFFENCES IN DONCASTER
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Bawtry Child Sexual Abuser
In a disturbing case that has shocked the community of Bawtry and the wider Doncaster area, Andrew Johnson, a former general practitioner, has been handed a lengthy prison sentence after a series of heinous sexual offences spanning nearly four decades. Johnson, aged 64, who previously resided on Station Road in Bawtry, was convicted of multiple counts of indecent assault and sexual misconduct against his patients, many of whom were minors at the time of the abuse.
Johnson’s criminal activities came to light after a comprehensive police investigation that was initiated in 2010, following a report from a female patient who disclosed she had been sexually assaulted by him in the past. The investigation revealed that Johnson had preyed on a wide range of victims, including young girls aged between 12 and 16, as well as adult women and pregnant women who sought medical care at his surgeries in Doncaster and Bawtry.
He was found guilty of 12 counts of indecent assault against eight different patients, with the offences occurring between 1978 and 1997 at his medical practices located in Doncaster. The crimes included assaults on two victims who were under 16 at the time, with the youngest victim being only 12 years old. These assaults took place during routine visits to his GP surgeries, where patients trusted him with their health and well-being, only to be betrayed by his predatory actions.
Johnson’s criminal record was further expanded in July 2014, when he was sentenced to nearly 12 years in prison after being convicted of multiple sexual assaults against nine patients over a period of more than 30 years. His offences included abuse of women and girls as young as 14, with incidents occurring at his surgeries on Station Road in Bawtry and Main Street in Blyth. During the trial at Sheffield Crown Court, Johnson was convicted of 15 separate offences of indecent and sexual assault.
The court heard that Johnson’s abuse was not limited to his patients; he also sexually assaulted a teenage girl who was not a patient, over a three-year period from 1990 to 1993, when she was between 14 and 16 years old. Johnson pleaded guilty to this particular offence, which resulted in an additional sentence of two years and eight months, to be served consecutively. As part of his punishment, he was also placed on the Sex Offenders’ Register for life.
Throughout the investigation and trial, Johnson maintained his innocence, denying all allegations and forcing his victims to relive their traumatic experiences. Detective Chief Inspector Steve Whittaker, who led the police inquiry, praised the victims for their bravery in coming forward and emphasized the importance of justice. He described Johnson as a sexual predator and a paedophile who exploited the trust placed in him as a medical professional, calling his actions an ultimate betrayal.
Whittaker also highlighted Johnson’s lack of remorse and arrogance, stating that his crimes were inexcusable and that justice must be served regardless of how much time has passed. The police and judicial authorities aimed to provide some measure of closure for the victims, many of whom had endured the trauma for nearly 40 years. Johnson’s sentencing marks a significant step in holding him accountable for his actions and reaffirming the community’s stance against sexual abuse and exploitation by those in positions of trust.
Johnson’s criminal activities came to light after a comprehensive police investigation that was initiated in 2010, following a report from a female patient who disclosed she had been sexually assaulted by him in the past. The investigation revealed that Johnson had preyed on a wide range of victims, including young girls aged between 12 and 16, as well as adult women and pregnant women who sought medical care at his surgeries in Doncaster and Bawtry.
He was found guilty of 12 counts of indecent assault against eight different patients, with the offences occurring between 1978 and 1997 at his medical practices located in Doncaster. The crimes included assaults on two victims who were under 16 at the time, with the youngest victim being only 12 years old. These assaults took place during routine visits to his GP surgeries, where patients trusted him with their health and well-being, only to be betrayed by his predatory actions.
Johnson’s criminal record was further expanded in July 2014, when he was sentenced to nearly 12 years in prison after being convicted of multiple sexual assaults against nine patients over a period of more than 30 years. His offences included abuse of women and girls as young as 14, with incidents occurring at his surgeries on Station Road in Bawtry and Main Street in Blyth. During the trial at Sheffield Crown Court, Johnson was convicted of 15 separate offences of indecent and sexual assault.
The court heard that Johnson’s abuse was not limited to his patients; he also sexually assaulted a teenage girl who was not a patient, over a three-year period from 1990 to 1993, when she was between 14 and 16 years old. Johnson pleaded guilty to this particular offence, which resulted in an additional sentence of two years and eight months, to be served consecutively. As part of his punishment, he was also placed on the Sex Offenders’ Register for life.
Throughout the investigation and trial, Johnson maintained his innocence, denying all allegations and forcing his victims to relive their traumatic experiences. Detective Chief Inspector Steve Whittaker, who led the police inquiry, praised the victims for their bravery in coming forward and emphasized the importance of justice. He described Johnson as a sexual predator and a paedophile who exploited the trust placed in him as a medical professional, calling his actions an ultimate betrayal.
Whittaker also highlighted Johnson’s lack of remorse and arrogance, stating that his crimes were inexcusable and that justice must be served regardless of how much time has passed. The police and judicial authorities aimed to provide some measure of closure for the victims, many of whom had endured the trauma for nearly 40 years. Johnson’s sentencing marks a significant step in holding him accountable for his actions and reaffirming the community’s stance against sexual abuse and exploitation by those in positions of trust.