Ex- Physician Faces Sexual Assault Allegations Involving Thirty-Eight Individuals in His Care
Prosecutors report that a former physician now faces charges for carrying out sexual assaults against thirty-eight individuals who were patients.
Details of the Serious Allegations
Nathaniel Spencer from Birmingham is accused of dozens of sexual offences â comprising some against children younger than 13 â between 2017 and 2021.
One senior prosecutor said, âLegal teams have worked at length to assist a detailed and complex police inquiry, meticulously examining the available evidence to establish that there is a strong case to proceed to trial and that it is in the interest of justice.â
The Police Inquiry
The charges come after what police called a âcomplex investigationâ into reported sexual offences at two hospitals: a hospital in Stoke-on-Trent and Russells Hall hospital.
Spencer is due to appear at the local magistrates' court on January 20th.
List of Offences
Prosecutors outline the forty-five charges comprise:
- 15 counts of assault.
- 17 counts of assault by penetration.
- Nine counts of assault on a minor under thirteen.
- 3 counts of assault of a child under 13 by penetration.
- One count of attempted penetrative assault.
Authorities have asked anyone with concerns to contact the investigating team.
