Victims help bring Dorset doctor to justice for sexual offences

VICTIMS HELP BRING DORSET DOCTOR TO JUSTICE FOR SEXUAL OFFENCES

An investigation was launched by Dorset Police after an allegation was received in August 2023 in relation to Timothy Girling, who was a practising sexual health doctor in Dorset.

A male patient had reported that during an examination he noticed Girling recording on his mobile phone.

The victim took the doctor’s phone and Girling fled the scene.

Officers attended and Girling was located nearby.

The victim was also spoken to and further reported that he had been touched inappropriately.

Further investigations identified two additional patients who had been sexually assaulted, including one who was also recorded.

An examination of Girling’s digital devices uncovered further recordings, including covert recordings from a residential bathroom involving unidentified victims and indecent images of children.

Following a trial at Bournemouth Crown Court, Girling was found guilty of three counts of sexual assault, six charges of voyeurism and one of attempted voyeurism, and guilty pleas to three offences of possessing indecent images of children.

He was sentenced to six years in prison.

Detective Constable Kit Little of Dorset Police stated that Girling exploited his trust as a sexual health doctor and inappropriately touched and recorded victims.

The investigation involved support from health services, and Dorset HealthCare set up a dedicated helpline for affected individuals.