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NHS Surgeon Murdered in South Africa During Family Trip
17 Dec
Summary
- Dr. Kar Hao Teoh, a 40-year-old NHS surgeon, was fatally shot.
- The incident occurred in Cape Town, South Africa, during a family vacation.
- An inquest has concluded his death was a senseless, unlawful killing.
A UK-based NHS surgeon, Dr. Kar Hao Teoh, aged 40, was unlawfully killed in Cape Town, South Africa, while on a significant family holiday. The incident took place in August 2023 as Dr. Teoh was traveling with his mother, wife, and young son.
His death occurred amidst a protest that had blocked the road where they were driving. A coroner's inquest held in Essex has officially concluded that Dr. Teoh's killing was unlawful. Senior coroner Lincoln Brookes characterized the event as a "senseless killing."
Dr. Teoh was a respected surgeon at Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow and resided in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire. The findings from the inquest shed further light on the tragic circumstances of his death during what should have been a memorable family trip.
