Axl Redwine, who worked at Norwich's Julian Hospital, has been struck from the nursing register following an investigation into his behaviour.

A Nursing and Midwifery Council misconduct panel ruled that the former charge nurse for the Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) - which runs mental health services - had made a number of inappropriate remarks.

It said he had "deep-seated attitudinal issues" and had exhibited "unwanted behaviour and sexual harassment" which had created an "intimidating" work environment.

He told one female co-worker who rejected his romantic advances that she did so "because she only liked black men".

Julian Hospital in Norwich (Image: Archant)

He also said a gay colleague who had a girlfriend "hadn't had the right man" and that he would "turn" her.

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