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Former Doctor Charged with 45 Sexual Offences Against Patients

3/18/2026

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Key information: Nathaniel Spencer, a former doctor from Hockley, Birmingham, faces 45 sexual offence charges involving 38 female patients at Royal Stoke University Hospital and Russells Hall Hospital (2017–2021).
The offences include sexual assault, assault by penetration, and attempted assault, investigated by Staffordshire Police, leading to charges in December.
During a 45-minute Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court pre-trial hearing, Spencer confirmed his name, did not plead, and will return to discuss trial location and timetable.

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Key information: Nathaniel Spencer, a former doctor from Hockley, Birmingham, faces 45 sexual offence charges involving 38 female patients at Royal Stoke University Hospital and Russells Hall Hospital (2017–2021).
The offences include sexual assault, assault by penetration, and attempted assault, investigated by Staffordshire Police, leading to charges in December.
During a 45-minute Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court pre-trial hearing, Spencer confirmed his name, did not plead, and will return to discuss trial location and timetable.