A former practicing doctor from Birmingham has appeared before magistrates facing a substantial series of sexual offence charges, including multiple allegations involving children.
Court Appearance and Detailed Charges
Nathaniel John Spencer, aged 38 and residing in the Quinton area of Birmingham, made his appearance at the North Staffordshire Justice Centre on Tuesday, January 20. He stands formally accused of a total of forty-five separate sexual offences.
The specific charges laid against Spencer include fifteen counts of sexual assault and seventeen counts of assault by penetration. Furthermore, he faces nine counts of sexual assault of a child under thirteen years old, three counts of assault of a child under thirteen by penetration, and one count of attempted assault by penetration.
Alleged Victims and Timeframe of Offences
Staffordshire Police, the force leading this complex investigation, have stated that these charges relate to thirty-eight alleged victims. This group comprises twenty-two children and sixteen adults.
The offences are alleged to have occurred over a four-year period, spanning from 2017 through to 2021.
Background and Employment History
The investigation by the police's Public Protection Unit focused on alleged sexual offences connected to two hospital sites: the Royal Stoke University Hospital in Stoke-on-Trent and Russells Hall Hospital in Dudley.
Spencer was previously employed by the University Hospitals of North Midlands (UHNM) NHS Trust, where he worked as a resident doctor—a role formerly known as a junior doctor—from August 2017 until August 2020.
Following this, he was employed as a resident doctor on a placement with The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust, a position he held from August 2020 through to April 2021.
Next Steps in Legal Proceedings
Spencer is next scheduled to appear before a judge at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court on February 20, where the case will progress through the judicial system.
This case highlights the serious nature of the allegations and the ongoing legal process to address them.
