Former Scarborough doctor joined Islamic State

A doctor who worked in Scarborough hospital has joined Islamic State, it has been revealed.

Issam Abuanza worked at Scarborough Hospital between October 2012 and August 2013.

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Issam Abuanza

Dr Abuanza, 37, left his Sheffield home in 2014 to join the terrorist organisation.

During his time at Scarborough he posted a video of himself praying at in the hospital's on-call room.

Dr Abuanza made a series of posts on social media celebrating terrorist attacks.

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