Former Doctor Accused of Assault Allegations Against 38 Patients

Legal authorities have stated that a former doctor stands accused of carrying out sexual assaults against thirty-eight individuals who were under his care.

Details of the Grave Allegations

Nathaniel Spencer from Birmingham is accused of dozens of acts of sexual assault – some of which involve acts against children younger than 13 – spanning the period from 2017 and 2021.

One deputy chief CPS official commented, “Our prosecutors have diligently worked to support a detailed and complex police inquiry, meticulously examining the evidence to establish that there is a strong case to bring the case to trial and that it is in the interest of justice.”

The Investigation

The charges come after what police described as a “detailed inquiry” into reported assaults at two hospitals: a hospital in Stoke-on-Trent and Russells Hall hospital.

Spencer is due to appear at the North Staffordshire justice centre on 20 January.

Breakdown of Charges

Prosecutors said the 45 sexual offences include:

  • Fifteen counts of assault.
  • Seventeen counts of assault by penetration.
  • 9 counts of sexual assault of a child under 13.
  • Three counts of assault of a child under 13 by penetration.
  • 1 count of attempting to assault by penetration.

Police have asked anyone with concerns to contact the relevant police force.

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