A husband and five other men have been charged with more than 60 sexual offences against his wife, including multiple counts of rape and administering a substance with intent to stupefy.
Philip Young and the others are accused of multiple offences against Joanne Young, 48, between 2010 and 2023.
Detective superintendent Geoff Smith of Wiltshire Police said: “This is a significant update in what is a complex and extensive investigation.
“The victim in this case, Joanne, has taken the decision to waive her automatic legal right to anonymity. She has been supported by specially trained officers from the beginning of the process and she has made the decision following multiple discussions with officers and support services.”
Police have asked that Ms Young’s privacy is respected at this time.
Philip Young, 49, formerly from Swindon, Wilts, but now living in Enfield, north London, has been charged with sexual offences including multiple counts of rape, administering a substance with intent to stupefy or overpower to allow sexual activity, voyeurism, possession of indecent images of children and possession of extreme images.
He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Swindon Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday. The five other men, named and charged with offences against Ms Young, have been released on bail and will also appear at the same court.
Norman Macksoni, 47, of Sharnbrook, Beds, has been charged with one count of rape and possession of extreme images.
Dean Hamilton, 47, of no fixed abode, was charged with one count of rape and sexual assault by penetration and two counts of sexual touching.
Conner Sanderson Doyle, 31, of Swindon, has been charged with sexual assault by penetration and sexual touching.
Richard Wilkins, 61, of Swindon, has been charged with one count of rape and sexual touching.
Mohammed Hassan, 37, of Swindon, has been charged with sexual touching.
Specialist prosecutor James Foster said: “The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised the prosecution of Philip Young, Norman Macksoni, Dean Hamilton, Connor Sanderson Doyle, Richard Wilkins and Mohammed Hassan with a number of offences– following a police investigation into alleged serious sexual offences against Joanne Young over a period of 13 years.
“Our prosecutors have worked to establish that there is sufficient evidence to charge and that it is in the public interest to pursue criminal proceedings. We have worked closely with Wiltshire Police as they carried out their investigation.”
Police ask that anyone with further information regarding this case call 101 quoting 54240080286 or report online at the Wiltshire Police website. Information can also be left anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
The national domestic abuse helpline offers support for women on 0808 2000 247, or you can visit the Refuge website. There is a dedicated men's advice line on 0808 8010 327. Those in the US can call the domestic violence hotline on 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). Other international helplines can be found via www.befrienders.org
