Simpson breached security at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary between 9 December 2023 and 26 January 2024 by donning NHS attire, scrubs, a stethoscope, and a pager. This deception allowed him prolonged access to restricted wards, staff facilities, and confidential patient records before his scheme was uncovered. Although he previously delayed proceedings citing a migraine, his complete failure to appear prompted Sheriff William Summers to mandate his immediate arrest.
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Sheriff William Summers issued an arrest warrant after Simpson failed to attend Aberdeen…: Sheriff William Summers issued an arrest warrant after Simpson failed to attend Aberdeen Sheriff Court for sentencing.
Simpson pleaded guilty to two amended charges that included deceiving hospital staff and…: Simpson pleaded guilty to two amended charges that included deceiving hospital staff and stealing items such as perfume and a pager.
Police are actively attempting to locate Simpson following the confirmation of his court…: Police are actively attempting to locate Simpson following the confirmation of his court absence by his defence solicitor.
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Police are searching for a man who gained access to hospital wards and patients' files for several weeks while pretending to be a medical student, after he failed to appear for sentencing.
Stephen Simpson previously admitted carrying out the fraud at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (ARI) between 9 December 2023 and 26 January 2024.
The 22-year-old accessed the hospital while wearing medical scrubs, NHS branded clothing, a stethoscope and a pager.
He was due to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court, but a warrant for his arrest was issued by Sheriff William Summers after his non-appearance.
Defence solicitor Laura Gracie told the court she had been in contact with Simpson, but he failed to appear.
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Simpson also failed to appear for sentence last week due to having a migraine, and sentence had been further deferred.
He originally faced a total of six charges - one of fraud and five others of theft.
Last month Gracie said her client was pleading guilty to two amended charges.
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