A surgeon has been struck off the medical register after regulatory authorities determined he posed an extreme risk to public safety.

Neil Hopper, who is an amputee, was removed from practice following an assessment by medical regulators. The decision was based on findings that he presented an extreme risk to public protection, though specific details of the circumstances leading to this determination were not immediately available.

Being struck off represents the most serious sanction available to medical regulators, effectively ending a doctor's ability to practice medicine. The action is typically reserved for cases involving the most serious misconduct or where patient safety is at significant risk.

The case highlights ongoing efforts by medical regulatory bodies to monitor practicing physicians and take decisive action when public safety concerns arise.