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

A husband and five other men accused of a string of sexual offenses against his ex-wife over 13 years are expected to appear in court later.

Philip Young, formerly of Swindon but now living in Enfield, was charged with 56 sexual offenses including rape and administering a substance with intent to stun/overpower to permit sexual activity.

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

Five other men were also charged with crimes against his ex-wife Joanne Young, 48, who waived her anonymity.

All six men will appear at Swindon Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.

Mr Young, whom police described as a white British national, was detained.

The other five people were released 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.