Healthcare worker (50s) put number in teen girl's phone after alleged sexual assault, jury told

A healthcare assistant is on trial for allegedly sexually assaulting a 17-year-old patient at a medical facility. The victim testified that the accused undressed her and provided his phone number after the incident.
Why it matters
This case underscores critical issues regarding patient safety, the vulnerability of individuals in mental health care, and professional misconduct.
A young woman told a jury that a healthcare assistant put his number into her phone after undressing her and washing her breasts and backside at a midlands medical facility.
The report provides a factual account of court proceedings and testimony without editorializing.
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