Overview
- Nathaniel Spencer, 38, of Quinton, Birmingham, faces counts including 17 for assault by penetration and multiple offences against a child under 13.
- The alleged offences involve patients at Royal Stoke University Hospital in Stoke-on-Trent and Russells Hall Hospital in Dudley between 2017 and 2021.
- He is scheduled to appear at North Staffordshire Justice Centre in Newcastle-under-Lyme on 20 January 2026.
- The CPS says proceedings are active and urges against reporting or online commentary that could prejudice a fair trial.
- Staffordshire Police led the case under Operation Anzu, UHNM says it has fully cooperated, and helplines are available for concerned patients at 01785 234999 (police) and 01782 672540 (Royal Stoke).