Husband and 5 other men charged with sex offences against ex-wife

A husband and five other men charged with a string of sexual offences against his ex-wife over a 13-year period are due in court later.

Philip Young, formerly of Swindon but now living in Enfield, has been charged with 56 sexual offences, including rape and administering a substance with intent to stupefy/overpower to allow sexual activity.

The 49-year-old has also been charged with voyeurism, possession of indecent images of children and possession of extreme images.

Five other men have also been charged with offences against his ex-wife, 48-year-old Joanne Young, who has waived her right to anonymity.

All six men are due to appear at Swindon Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.

Mr Young, whom police described as a white British national, has been remanded in custody.

The five other men are on bail.

Det Supt Geoff Smith, of Wiltshire Police, described the charges as a significant update in a “complex and extensive” investigation.

He added that Ms Young was being supported by specially trained officers.