EDINBURGH CLINICAL LEADER STEPHEN DOOHAN INVOLVED IN SHOCKING ABORTION DRUG CASE IN EDINBURGH

In a disturbing case that has shocked the community in Edinburgh, Stephen Doohan, a 33-year-old who held the position of Clinical Team Leader with the Scottish Ambulance Service, has been implicated in a serious criminal matter involving the administration of an abortion drug. The incident took place in his upscale residence located in the prestigious Grange area of Edinburgh during 2023.

According to reports, the woman involved was pregnant with Doohan's child. She discovered her pregnancy in March 2023 and, in a troubling turn of events, was secretly given crushed pills by Doohan while she was lying on a bed inside his home. The situation escalated as he continued to administer the drug over subsequent days, which led to severe health complications for the woman. She experienced fainting spells and intense pain, prompting her to seek medical attention at local hospitals. Ultimately, her condition resulted in a miscarriage.

Further investigations revealed that Doohan had not only administered the pills but also attempted to conceal his actions. He urged the woman not to report the incident, offering her gifts in an effort to keep her silent. Evidence also showed that he had researched abortion tablets online, specifically misoprostol, which is used for managing miscarriages or inducing abortions. The woman managed to record a conversation in which Doohan confessed to inserting the syringe and confirmed that he had been researching the drug.

Following her decision to report the matter to authorities, Doohan was swiftly arrested. During police interviews, he initially denied the allegations but later admitted guilt to charges including assault, sexual assault, and causing a woman to have an abortion. His court appearance was marked by a guilty plea, and the judge warned him that he faces a lengthy prison sentence. As part of his sentencing, Doohan was placed on the sex offenders register. It was also revealed that he had checked for medical information about misoprostol on the very day the woman disclosed her pregnancy, indicating premeditation.

At his sentencing hearing, Doohan’s legal representative expressed remorse, stating he was 'deeply sorry' and that he was experiencing mental health issues at the time of the offenses. Despite this, the judge emphasized the seriousness of his actions, making it clear that a significant custodial sentence was inevitable. Currently residing in Kirkliston near Edinburgh, Doohan’s case has raised serious questions about professional conduct and the safety of women in the community.