A former doctor is facing a significant number of serious sexual offence charges following allegations made by dozens of his former patients.
Details of the Allegations and Charges
Nathaniel Spencer, a former medical practitioner, has been formally charged in connection with a series of alleged sexual assaults. The charges relate to 38 individual patients and span a period of four years, from 2017 to 2021.
The alleged incidents are said to have occurred at two National Health Service hospital sites in the Midlands. The hospitals named are the Royal Stoke University Hospital in Stoke-on-Trent and Russells Hall Hospital in Dudley.
Breakdown of the Serious Charges
The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised a total of 32 charges against Spencer. The specific counts include:
- 15 counts of sexual assault.
- 17 counts of assault by penetration.
In addition to these, Spencer also faces further charges related to child sexual assault. The sheer volume of charges highlights the scale and severity of the allegations, which have sent shockwaves through the local communities served by the hospitals.
Next Steps in the Legal Process
Nathaniel Spencer is scheduled to make his first court appearance at the North Staffordshire Justice Centre on 20 January 2026. This hearing will mark the beginning of the formal legal proceedings against him.
The case raises profound concerns about patient safety and safeguarding within the NHS. Such serious allegations against a trusted healthcare professional are likely to prompt reviews of internal procedures and reporting mechanisms at the affected hospital trusts.
Authorities have not released further details about the victims or the specific circumstances of each alleged offence, as the case is now active and sub judice.
