Ex- Doctor Charged with Assault Allegations Against Thirty-Eight Individuals in His Care
Legal authorities have stated that a former physician now faces charges for performing assaults against thirty-eight victims who were patients.
The Grave Allegations
Nathaniel Spencer from Birmingham faces allegations of dozens of acts of sexual assault 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, carefully reviewing the evidence to establish that there is a strong case to proceed to trial and that it is in the public interest.â
Scope of the Police Inquiry
These allegations come after what police described as a âdetailed inquiryâ into alleged 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 forty-five charges include:
- 15 counts of assault.
- Seventeen counts of assault by penetration.
- 9 counts of assault on a minor under thirteen.
- Three counts of penetrative assault on a child under thirteen.
- One count of attempting to assault by penetration.
Authorities are urging individuals with information to contact the investigating team.
