Ex- Doctor Charged with Sexual Assault Charges Against Thirty-Eight Patients
Prosecutors have stated that a ex- doctor 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 dozens of sexual offences – comprising some against children younger than 13 – spanning the period from 2017 to 2021.
One senior prosecutor said, “Our prosecutors have worked at length to support a thorough and intricate investigation, meticulously examining the evidence to determine that there is a strong case to bring the case to trial and that it is in the public interest.”
Scope of the Investigation
These allegations follow what investigators described as a “complex investigation” into reported sexual offences at two hospitals: a hospital in Stoke-on-Trent and Russells Hall hospital.
The defendant will appear at the local magistrates' court on January 20th.
List of Offences
Prosecutors said the forty-five charges include:
- Fifteen counts of sexual assault.
- Seventeen counts of assault by penetration.
- Nine counts of sexual assault of a child under 13.
- Three counts of penetrative assault on a child under thirteen.
- One count of attempting to assault by penetration.
Authorities are urging anyone with concerns to get in touch with the relevant police force.
