Archive · 24 Jul 2025
UK Surgeon Accused of Amputating Legs for Insurance Payouts
A UK surgeon named Neil Hopper is in trouble.
He is accused of cutting off his own legs to get money from insurance companies.
He was hoping to receive a lot of money from two different companies.
Police believe he might have watched videos about removing limbs and encouraged others to do the same.
The surgeon used to work at a hospital, but he was stopped from working there after he was arrested.
He has also been banned from practicing medicine.
A UK surgeon, Neil Hopper, is accused of amputating his legs to claim insurance money.
Hopper allegedly sought payouts from Arriva Group and Old Mutual, totaling over 460,000 pounds.
He is also accused of viewing videos on limb removal and encouraging others to perform body modifications.
Hopper practiced at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust and was suspended in March 2023 after arrest.
Hopper was suspended from the medical register in December 2023
- Who
- Neil Hopper, a UK surgeon
- What
- A UK surgeon is accused of amputating his legs to claim insurance money and encouraging others to commit grievous bodily harm.
- When
- The alleged encouragement of harm occurred between August 2018 and December 2020.
- Where
- UK
- Why
- Allegedly to claim insurance payouts.
Prosecution
Defense
Charges
Prosecution
Accused of serious crimes, including fraud and assisting in grievous bodily harm
Defense
Not applicable
- Suspect
- Neil Hopper
- Location
- UK
- Alleged Crime
- Insurance fraud, encouraging grievous bodily harm
- Previous Employment
- Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
- Suspension Date
- March 2023 (from NHS Trust); December 2023 (medical register)
- Insurance Payouts Sought
- Over 460,000 pounds