Irish-born doctor wanted in the US on sex charges remanded on bail

AN Irish-born doctor, wanted in the United States for fleeing the state of Florida in 2001 before his trial on child sex offences started, has been remanded on continuing bail by the High Court.

Dr David West, formerly Dr Rory Doyle, 54, with addresses at Donnybrook Manor, Belmont Avenue, Donnybrook, Dublin 4 and Sallins Bridge, Sallins, Co Kildare is wanted in Florida for failing to turn up for his trial in November 2001.

West, who denies all the accusations against him, is wanted on charges including molesting a child and fondling a child under the age of 16 years of age.