A DOCTOR racially abused and sworn at by Christopher Allen as he was treating him for his injuries at St Mary's Hospital, Newport, has expressed the impact a sickening insult had on him as he tried to remain professional.

Former Islander Allen, 48, of Highfield Lane, Portswood, Southampton, appeared before Isle of Wight magistrates on Monday for a string of offences, which included causing racially aggravated alarm and distress towards Dr Obinna Okoro and a public order act in which he terrorised a blind woman at Newport Bus Station.

During the prosecution case against Allen, Ann Smout, prosecuting, read out the victim statement of Dr Okoro, who works in the hospital's A&E department.

He was treating Allen for injuries to his face from an alleged assault in Newport High Street. Allen was accompanied to the hospital by two police officers.

As Dr Okoro treated him, Allen became immediately abusive and called him the N-word.

"I feel sad that he was cussing and being abusive towards me because of my colour," said Dr Okoro.

"This happens occasionally in my role. However, I carry on and help the patient, regardless.

"This makes me feel unappreciated for the work I do. I have been in the UK for just over a year now.

"I never thought I would be subjected to racism, because the UK is considered to be a multi-cultural country, where racism was something I wouldn't have to suffer at all — let alone at my place of work."

"I wish the male who racially abused me would refrain from this conduct. This is not behaviour I would expect in the modern world."

The statement by Dr Okoro highlighted not only his sadness, but his great dignity.

"I have reflected over this incident two or three times and, regardless of what happened, I wish him (Allen) well," he continued.

"His behaviour has not prevented me from wanting to carry out my duty.

"The NHS is under strain at the moment due to the outbreak of Covid-19. I saddens me a patient has brought racism to my place of work to add to that.

"Despite the abuse he was giving me, I attended to the cut on his lip."

In court, Mrs Smout paid tribute to Dr Okoro for his professionalism during the abuse he received.