Ex-doctor Nathaniel John Spencer, 38, has been charged with 45 sexual offences involving both children and adults. This court appearance represents the latest development in a disturbing case that has impacted two major hospitals in Staffordshire.

Staffordshire Police have disclosed a detailed list of allegations against Spencer, including 15 counts of sexual assault, 17 counts of assault by penetration, 9 counts of sexual assault of a child under 13, 3 counts of assault of a child under 13 by penetration, and 1 count of attempted assault by penetration.

In total, the alleged offences involve 22 victims who were children and 16 victims who were adults at the time of the incidents.

The investigation was conducted by the Public Protection Unit and focused on alleged crimes at Royal Stoke University Hospital in Stoke-on-Trent and Russells Hall Hospital in Dudley.

Spencer appeared at the North Staffordshire Justice Centre on Tuesday, 20 January. He is scheduled to appear at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court on 20 February to face the charges.

Originally published by UKNIP.

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