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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Gemma McSherry and agency

Rehired Oldham doctor admits killing woman in botched routine procedure

Dr Isyaka Mamman
Dr Isyaka Mamman used various dates of birth and left his previous job after ‘poor performance’, the court heard. Photograph: Sean Hansford/MEN Media

A woman died after a doctor botched a routine procedure, a Manchester court has heard.

Dr Isyaka Mamman, who is believed to be 85, had been suspended once by a medical watchdog for lying about his age and had been sacked but then re-employed by the Royal Oldham hospital, where he was responsible for a series of critical incidents before the fatal appointment, Manchester crown court was told.

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