VICTIMS of a disgraced British gynaecologist, who fled to Co Cork following a series of botched operations, now face the further nightmare of massive legal bills because their bid for compensation has collapsed.

Fine Gael Senator Paul Bradford has reportedly called for the exhumation of the body of a disgraced gynaecologist, amid fresh claims that he faked his death.

Gardai insist disgraced gynaecologist Rodney Ledward is dead despite claims he has faked his own death to escape sex assault accusations.

British authorities have launched an investigation into claims a disgraced gynaecologist may have faked his own death to escape accusations of sexual assaults.