Ex- Doctor Charged with Sexual Assault Charges Involving 38 Individuals in His Care
Legal authorities have announced that a former physician has been charged with carrying out assaults against 38 individuals who were under his care.
The Serious Allegations
Nathaniel Spencer from Birmingham faces allegations of numerous sexual offences – including some against children younger than 13 – between 2017 to 2021.
One senior prosecutor commented, “Legal teams have diligently worked to assist a thorough and intricate investigation, carefully reviewing the available evidence to establish that there is sufficient evidence to bring the case to trial and that it is in the interest of justice.”
The Investigation
These allegations follow what police described as a “detailed inquiry” into reported assaults at two hospitals: a hospital in Stoke-on-Trent and a facility in Dudley.
Spencer will appear at the local magistrates' court on January 20th.
Breakdown of Charges
Prosecutors said the forty-five charges comprise:
- Fifteen counts of sexual assault.
- 17 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 attempted penetrative assault.
Authorities are urging anyone with concerns to contact the relevant police force.
