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

Husband and five other men charged with sex offences against ex-wife A husband and five other men have been charged with a string of sexual offences against his ex-wife over a 13-year period. All six men are due to appear in court on Tuesday 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, who police described as a white British national, has been remanded in custody. The five other men are on bail. Their names and charges are: Norman Macksoni, 47, of Wood End Close, Sharnbrook. Police described him as a black British national. He has been charged with one count of rape and possession of extreme images Dean Hamilton, 47, of no fixed abode. Police said he was a white British national. He has been charged with one count of rape and sexual assault by penetration and two counts of sexual touching Conner Sanderson Doyle, 31, of Crofton Road, Swindon. Police said he was a white British national who had been charged with sexual assault by penetration and sexual touching Richard Wilkins, 61, of Tattershall, Toothill, Swindon. He was described by police as a white British national and he has been charged with one count of rape and sexual touching Mohammed Hassan, 37, of Torun Way, Swindon. Police described him as a British Asian male. He has been charged with sexual touching 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. Follow BBC Wiltshire on Facebook , X and Instagram . Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630 .

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