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A doctor who attempted to poison his lover in a bid to induce a miscarriage has been jailed for six years.A doctor who attempted to poison his lover in a bid to induce a miscarriage has been jailed for six years.
Edward Erin, 44, of west London, spiked 33-year-old Bella Prowse's drinks after she became pregnant but refused to have a termination, the Old Bailey heard.Edward Erin, 44, of west London, spiked 33-year-old Bella Prowse's drinks after she became pregnant but refused to have a termination, the Old Bailey heard.
Miss Prowse, a secretary at the hospital where Erin worked, noticed her coffee and juice had been tampered with, and drug traces were later found.Miss Prowse, a secretary at the hospital where Erin worked, noticed her coffee and juice had been tampered with, and drug traces were later found.
Erin was found guilty of two charges of attempting to administer poison.Erin was found guilty of two charges of attempting to administer poison.
'On the prowl''On the prowl'
Sentencing the married father-of-two, who is originally from Caerphilly in South Wales, Judge Richard Hone called Erin "a liar, a cheat and a predator".Sentencing the married father-of-two, who is originally from Caerphilly in South Wales, Judge Richard Hone called Erin "a liar, a cheat and a predator".
He said the doctor, who worked at St Mary's Hospital, led a fantasy life and had "betrayed his profession and his family".He said the doctor, who worked at St Mary's Hospital, led a fantasy life and had "betrayed his profession and his family".
He added that Erin's wife "deserves somebody better than you who goes on the prowl".He added that Erin's wife "deserves somebody better than you who goes on the prowl".
Dr Lowri Erin had defended her husband during the trial and said that she was aware of his affairs.Dr Lowri Erin had defended her husband during the trial and said that she was aware of his affairs.
Judge Hone jailed Erin for six years on each count, to be served concurrently.
Clare Montgomery QC, defending, said that Erin's life had been threatened while he was being held in Belmarsh prison. She said he was a man who now felt his life was over.
Bella Prowse thanked friends and family for their supportBella Prowse thanked friends and family for their support
Judge Hone jailed Erin for six years on each count, to be served concurrently. Miss Prowse was present in court for the sentencing.
Clare Montgomery QC, defending, said that Erin's life had been threatened while he was being held in Belmarsh prison. She said he was a man who now felt "his life was over".
Miss Montgomery said: "His first night was spent with other prisoners screaming threats on his life."
The court heard Erin began an affair with Miss Prowse at an office Christmas party in December 2007.The court heard Erin began an affair with Miss Prowse at an office Christmas party in December 2007.
A month later, she found she was pregnant.A month later, she found she was pregnant.
After Miss Prowse became suspicious and took the drinks to the police, tests showed traces of abortion-inducing drugs in both her body and a cup given to her by Erin. The trial heard Erin put ground tablets into a cup of coffee he bought for Miss Prowse and a day after spiking her coffee he tried the same with a bottle of orange juice.
Miss Prowse became suspicious when she saw the cup of coffee had been opened and the next day saw the seal of the juice bottle was broken.
Ed has done this evil, horrible thing to me but Ernie has nothing to do with him Bella Prowse
She took both drinks to the police. Tests showed traces of abortion-inducing drugs in both her body and a cup given to her by Erin.
Despite the poisoning attempt, Miss Prowse gave birth to a healthy baby, Ernie, in September 2008.Despite the poisoning attempt, Miss Prowse gave birth to a healthy baby, Ernie, in September 2008.
Following the verdict in October, hospital secretary Miss Prowse said: "Ed has done this evil, horrible thing to me but Ernie has nothing to do with him.Following the verdict in October, hospital secretary Miss Prowse said: "Ed has done this evil, horrible thing to me but Ernie has nothing to do with him.
"In my mind, they're completely separate.""In my mind, they're completely separate."
Erin was found not guilty on another charge of spiking a cup of tea as the jury could not reach a decision.Erin was found not guilty on another charge of spiking a cup of tea as the jury could not reach a decision.
The Crown Prosecution Service decided not to seek a retrial on that charge.The Crown Prosecution Service decided not to seek a retrial on that charge.