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A doctor accused of causing grievous bodily harm to his partner during an "exorcism" has appeared in court in Grimsby.

Hossam Metwally now faces a possible four-week trial after his "unresponsive" partner Kelly Wilson was taken to hospital following the incident at his private clinic.

Metwally, 59, an anaesthetist and chronic pain specialist with the Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, appeared before the Grimsby Crown Court for a further case management hearing on Friday. His £60,000 bail surety was continued.

He denies causing grievous bodily harm with intent to Miss Wilson and administering a poison or noxious substance with intent to injure her between July 2 and July 5.

The former NHS nurse suffered organ failure after being involved in an "exorcism" to get rid of "evil spirits" haunting her body.

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Emergency services were called to Lincs Pain Clinic in Laceby Road and Miss Wilson was taken to hospital in a critical condition.

Miss Wilson had also worked as a nurse with the Trust, which operates Grimsby's Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital.

In court, the charges were not put to Metwally and there are now expected to be eight charges, with new ones due to be put on a future occasion.

Metwally, of Laceby Road, appeared in the dock wearing a grey suit, a light blue shirt with a white collar and a blue tie.

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He spoke only to confirm his details and that he understood the arrangements being made for the case.

Metwally, of Laceby Road, Grimsby, had previously been in custody after bail was refused at the magistrates' court on July 8 but he was later allowed bail by a judge - but with conditions including a £60,000 surety.

Prosecutor John Elvidge QC said there was a large amount of material to be considered and it was unlikely that those involved in the case would be ready to proceed to trial on the original date in February.

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He said of the trial: "It's unlikely to be dealt with in two weeks. It might be closer to four."

Defence barrister Matthew McDonagh confirmed: "It's going to be a trial. There may be a lot of contested evidence, there may not be."

The case was adjourned for a mention hearing early next year and efforts will be made to identify a four-week trial slot.

Previously, the health Trust had confirmed Metwally had been a member of staff but following his arrest had been "excluded from working at all Trust premises".

Metwally, a father-of-two, is originally from Egypt but has worked in Grimsby for about 20 years.

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