05/06/2003

Former surgeon charged with triple manslaughter

Mr Steven Walker, 46, a surgeon reportedly struck off by the BMA for professional misconduct, has been charged in Blackpool with three counts of manslaughter.

The charges, relating to the deaths of Margaret Wilson, 63, Dorothy McPhee, 71, and Jean Robinson, 66, all from the Blackpool area, were delivered at a Blackpool police station.

Mr Walker has been released on bail to appear at City of London Magistrates' Court on June 13. He was also charged with theft and with attempting to pervert the course of justice.

Preston-born Mr Walker currently lives in Camberley, Surrey.

(GB)

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