GP admits stealing drugs

Dr Richard Archer has resigned from the Heacham practice

A doctor who worked at a medical practice which treats members of the Royal Family has admitted a series of drugs offences.

GP Dr Richard Archer, 37, of Heacham, Norfolk, pleaded guilty to stealing morphine, pethidine and diamorphine when he appeared before magistrates in King's Lynn, Norfolk, on Wednesday.

Archer, who also admitted possessing drugs illegally and obtaining property by deception, was a partner of the Heacham group of surgeries, which cover the Queen's nearby Sandringham Estate.

He resigned from the practice earlier this year.

Dr Ian Campbell, a senior partner at the practice, holds the title of Apothecary to the Royal Household and is responsible for treating members of the Royal Family when they stay at the Norfolk estate.

Magistrates sent the case to Crown Court for sentencing.

That is due to take place on a date to be fixed and Archer was bailed to appear then.