Ex- Physician Charged with Sexual Assault Charges Involving Thirty-Eight Individuals in His Care

Prosecutors have stated that a ex- doctor has been charged with committing assaults against thirty-eight individuals who were under his care.

The Serious Allegations

The accused, Nathaniel Spencer from Birmingham faces allegations of numerous sexual offences – comprising some against children younger than 13 – between 2017 to 2021.

A deputy chief CPS official said, “Legal teams have diligently worked to support a detailed and complex investigation, meticulously examining the evidence to establish that there is sufficient evidence to proceed to trial and that it is in the public interest.”

Scope of the Investigation

The charges come after what investigators described as a “detailed inquiry” into alleged assaults at two hospitals: the Royal Stoke university hospital and Russells Hall hospital.

Spencer is due to appear at the local magistrates' court on January 20th.

Breakdown of Offences

Prosecutors said the 45 charges comprise:

  • 15 counts of sexual assault.
  • 17 counts of assault by penetration.
  • 9 counts of assault on a minor under thirteen.
  • Three counts of penetrative assault on a child under thirteen.
  • 1 count of attempted penetrative assault.

Authorities are urging anyone with concerns to get in touch with the investigating team.

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