🔗 Share this article Former Physician Charged with Assault Allegations Against 38 Individuals in His Care Legal authorities have stated that a former physician stands accused of committing sexual assaults involving 38 victims who were patients. Details of the Serious Charges Nathaniel Spencer from Birmingham faces allegations of numerous acts of sexual assault – including some against children younger than 13 – spanning the period from 2017 and 2021. A deputy chief CPS official commented, “Our prosecutors have worked at length to assist a thorough and intricate police inquiry, carefully reviewing the evidence to determine that there is a strong case to proceed to trial and that it is in the public interest.” The Police Inquiry These allegations come after what investigators described as a “detailed inquiry” into alleged assaults at medical facilities: the Royal Stoke university hospital and Russells Hall hospital. Spencer will appear at the North Staffordshire justice centre on January 20th. Breakdown of Charges The charging documents outline the 45 sexual offences comprise: Fifteen counts of assault. 17 counts of penetrative assault. 9 counts of assault on a minor under thirteen. 3 counts of assault of a child under 13 by penetration. One count of attempted penetrative assault. Police have asked anyone with concerns to contact the relevant police force.