Dr Shah appeared at the Old Bailey yesterday.

Romford Recorder: Romford GP Dr Manish Shah arriving at Barkingside Magistrates Court.Romford GP Dr Manish Shah arriving at Barkingside Magistrates Court. (Image: Archant)

The trial of a Romford doctor who denies 75 accounts of sexual offences against his female patients has begun.

Dr Manish Shah, of Brunel Close, Romford, appeared at the Old Bailey yesterday (Tuesday, September 25) and the trial is expected to last four months.

Dr Shah is accused of 75 counts of sexual offences against 20 female patients.

Further details of the allegations against Dr Shah cannot be reported for legal reasons.