đ Share this article Former Physician Faces Assault Charges Against 38 Individuals in His Care Legal authorities have announced that a former doctor now faces charges for committing sexual assaults against thirty-eight victims who were under his care. Details of the Serious Allegations Nathaniel Spencer from Birmingham is accused of dozens of acts of sexual assault â comprising some against minors under the age of thirteen â between 2017 and 2021. One senior prosecutor stated, âLegal teams have diligently worked to assist a detailed and complex police inquiry, meticulously examining the available evidence to establish that there is a strong case to bring the case to trial and that it is in the interest of justice.â Scope of the Investigation These allegations follow what investigators described as a âcomplex investigationâ into alleged sexual offences at two hospitals: a hospital in Stoke-on-Trent and Russells Hall hospital. Spencer is due to appear at the North Staffordshire justice centre on January 20th. List of Offences Prosecutors outline the forty-five sexual offences 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 penetrative assault on a child under thirteen. One count of attempting to assault by penetration. Authorities have asked anyone with concerns to contact the relevant police force.