07 February 2024 , 12:04
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A doctor has been charged with attempted murder in relation to a “suspected poisoning” of a man in his 70s.
Thomas Kwan, 52, of Brading Court, Ingleby Barwick, Teesside, was arrested following the incident, said to have taken place in Newcastle on Wednesday, January 24. The alleged victim is not one of his patients.
An investigation into the incident is underway at a property in Ingleby Barwick. Kwan is due to appear at Newcastle Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.
A Northumbria Police spokesman said: "Following a report of suspected poisoning which was received on Wednesday, January 24, Thomas Kwan, 52, of Brading Court, Ingleby Barwick, has been charged with attempted murder. "He is due to appear at Newcastle Magistrates’ Court today (Wednesday”.
Forensic police officers outside the home (TERRY BLACKBURN / BACKGRID)As part of an ongoing investigation, an address in the Ingleby Barwick area of Stockton was being searched. This led to the discovery of unknown substances.
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“As a precaution, officers are conducting further checks at the property. There is believed to be no wider risk to the public and inquiries are ongoing.”
Inquiries into the alleged incident are ongoing (Teeside Live)A number of tents were erected at the home following the discovery of alleged "unknown substances". Police, ambulance and fire crews were spotted in an area of the nearby housing estate, on Tuesday. They have since been removed although two police vans and what is believed to be an unmarked police car remain at the scene.
Kwan, 52, was remanded in custody at Newcastle Magistrates' Court following a brief hearing this morning. The doctor, who was wearing a yellow striped shirt and black trousers, did not enter any pleas and he was told he will next be before Newcastle Crown Court on March 6.