Operation ANZU
Operation ANZU
Details of Incident
Former practicing doctor Nathaniel John Spencer, 38, of Quinton, Birmingham, who is British, has been charged with 15 counts of sexual assault, 17 counts of assault by penetration, nine counts of sexual assault of a child under 13, three counts of assault a child under 13 by penetration and one count of attempted assault by penetration.
It follows a complex investigation by our Public Protection Unit into sexual offences at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, in Stoke-on-Trent, and Russells Hall Hospital, in Dudley.
He is due to appear at the North Staffordshire Justice Centre on 20 January 2026.
Anyone with any concerns please complete an online form or leave a message on the investigation teams voicemail on 01785 234999.
If you wish to contact the hospital direct you can call the numbers listed on the right.
Contact Information
If you have received a letter from the NHS enter your details on the link below. You will receive a call from Staffordshire Police within 2 working days. Working days are Monday - Friday excluding Bank Holidays.
The hospitals have set up dedicated helplines for any patients or guardians who may have concerns:
Royal Stoke University Hospital - 01782 672540
Russells Hall Hospital - 01384 322311
You may wish to contact The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) on 0800 328 0904 or email help@nspcc.org.uk
Any media enquiries please contact the Staffordshire Police press office at press.office@staffordshire.pnn.police.uk or call 01785 234864