Disgraced Bracknell GP facing further complaints taken to police

Retired doctor Stephen Cox, 65 and of Stockton Mill, Shropshire, denied committing 16 indecent assaults on seven women while he was practising in the Ralph's Ride practice - now known as The Waterfield Practice - between 1988 and 1997.

A jury found him guilty of indecently assaulting several women by touching their breasts and their nipples, while he assaulted another woman by placing several fingers inside her without wearing a protective glove.

He was also found guilty of indecently assaulting one victim under the age of 14 when Cox stroked her leg. 

Appearing at Reading Crown Court last month, Cox was sentenced to 22 years in prison over 12 indecent assaults. 

Now Thames Valley Police has confirmed that it is investigating more possible cases against the retired GP. 

A spokesperson from the force said that officers were looking into 'a number' of additional cases. 

Speaking at the time of Cox's sentencing, Investigating officer Detective Constable Sara Di Giorgio said police were 'keeping an open mind' as to the possibility that he may have committed further offences.

The detective constable said: “During his career, Cox practiced in Burton-on-Trent, Wolverhampton, Derby, Measham in Leicestershire, Wokingham, Ouse Valley in West Sussex and in Telford.

“It is possible there may be other victims who have yet to speak out.

“It is never too late to do so."

Cox had been suspended for practising as a doctor over sexual misconduct and dishonesty in 2010 - but he had avoided being struck-off the medical register . 

The 65-year-old had been suspended for nine months following allegations of sexual misconduct and dishonesty at a practice in Handcross, West Sussex.

Due to Cox’s conviction his case will now be referred for a full Medical practitioners tribunal, which will be listed on the MPTS website in due course, according to the General Medical Council.