Man sentenced after Morriston Hospital sexual assaults

A man from Swansea has been sentenced after he was found guilty of two counts of sexual assault.

55-year-old Naleen Thota, from Penllergaer, sexually assaulted two female members of staff at their place of work, Morriston Hospital, where he was a senior doctor.

He has been sentenced to 21 months in prison, suspended for two years. He will be a registered sex offender for the next ten years, and will be subject of restraining orders against the two victims for the same period.

He has also been ordered to complete 300 hours of unpaid work.

Sergeant Danielle Thorne said:

“Naleen Thota abused his position as a senior doctor at Morriston Hospital.
“On two separate occasions, he ensured that he and his victims were alone together and that nobody could see what he was doing.
“This was predatory behaviour which has left his victims with a huge impact to their mental health.
“Both victims showed tremendous courage in coming forward and reporting Naleen Thota’s actions, and we hope that they feel some comfort that he has now been found guilty and sentenced.”