Metropolitan Police
London's Met police say that the 47-year-old east London doctor, Manish Shah, faces 118 sexual assault charges Getty

London's Metropolitan police has said that a 47-year-old doctor has been charged with 118 sexual offences.

Manish Shah, of Brunel Close in Romford, east London, face charges of 65 counts of assault by penetration and 52 counts of sexual assault.

He has also been accused of sexual assault of a child aged under 13. Shah will appear before Barkingside magistrates on Thursday (3 August), having been released on bail.

Scotland Yard would not reveal any other details about the allegations or the victims.

The NHS has set up a dedicated helpline for patients who may have questions or concerns about the case on 0800 011 4253