Ex- Physician Accused of Assault Allegations Against 38 Individuals in His Care

Prosecutors report that a ex- physician stands accused of carrying out assaults involving 38 individuals who were patients.

The Grave Allegations

The accused, Nathaniel Spencer from Birmingham faces allegations of dozens of acts of sexual assault – comprising acts against minors under the age of thirteen – between 2017 and 2021.

A deputy chief CPS official commented, “Legal teams have worked at length to support a detailed and complex investigation, carefully reviewing the evidence to determine that there is a strong case to bring the case to trial and that it is in the interest of justice.”

Scope of the Investigation

These allegations come after what investigators described as a “detailed inquiry” into reported sexual offences at two hospitals: the Royal Stoke university hospital and Russells Hall hospital.

The defendant will appear at the local magistrates' court on 20 January.

Breakdown of Offences

Prosecutors outline the 45 charges include:

  • 15 counts of sexual assault.
  • 17 counts of assault by penetration.
  • 9 counts of assault on a minor under thirteen.
  • 3 counts of assault of a child under 13 by penetration.
  • 1 count of attempted penetrative assault.

Authorities are urging individuals with information to get in touch with the relevant police force.

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