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

Legal authorities have announced that a former physician stands accused of carrying out sexual assaults involving thirty-eight individuals who were under his care.

The Grave Charges

Nathaniel Spencer from Birmingham faces allegations of numerous acts of sexual assault – some of which involve acts against minors under the age of thirteen – spanning the period from 2017 and 2021.

A senior prosecutor commented, “Our prosecutors have diligently worked to assist a thorough and intricate investigation, meticulously examining the available evidence to determine that there is a strong case to bring the case to trial and that it is in the public interest.”

The Investigation

These allegations come after what police called a “detailed inquiry” into alleged sexual offences at medical facilities: a hospital in Stoke-on-Trent and a facility in Dudley.

The defendant is scheduled to appear at the local magistrates' court on January 20th.

Breakdown of Offences

The charging documents outline the forty-five sexual offences he is charged with:

• 15 counts of sexual assault.
• Seventeen counts of assault by penetration.
• Nine 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.

Police have asked individuals with information to contact the investigating team.