Man Arrested Following Allegations of Unlawful Medical Practice in Waterloo

Merseyside Police have arrested a man following reports that he falsely claimed to be a doctor and prescribed medication to a woman.

On Friday, 31 January, a woman reported that she had received a prescription from a man claiming to be a licensed doctor operating from a premises in Crosby. Seeking treatment for a chronic condition, she injected the medication he provided but subsequently experienced a deterioration in her health. Concerned, she consulted her GP, which led to further investigation.

The woman also noted Korean writing on the vial and, upon translation, discovered that the medication was a prescription anti-inflammatory drug not typically used for her condition.

Following enquiries, officers attended the suspect’s address, where they discovered and seized a quantity of cannabis.

A 49-year-old man from Crosby was arrested on suspicion of Section 18 wounding with intent and possession of a Class B controlled drug (cannabis). He was taken into custody for questioning and has since been conditionally bailed while investigations continue.

Detective Inspector Sara Lang said:

*“Thankfully, cases such as this are extremely rare. We believe the suspect marketed his services through social media, and we urge people to exercise caution when encountering offers online that seem too good to be true. Unfortunately, if something appears too good to be true, it often is.

“Sadly, there are individuals willing to exploit those suffering from health conditions for personal gain, and we are treating this matter with the utmost seriousness.

“If you believe you may have been issued medication by the suspect in this case, please come forward, as you may have information that could assist our ongoing enquiries.”*

Anyone with information is urged to contact Merseyside Police by calling 101 or messaging the Merseyside Police Contact Centre on X (formerly Twitter) or Facebook, quoting reference 25000083607.

Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously via Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or using their online form at Crimestoppers UK. Always dial 999 in an emergency.