A British man in his 60s has pleaded guilty in Manchester to secretly drugging and raping his wife over more than 20 years, admitting to 60 offences. He originally denied the allegations but changed his plea this summer to multiple counts of rape, assault by penetration, sexual assault and sharing intimate images without consent. Twelve other men aged 28 to 74 are separately accused in connection with the same victim; they deny the charges and will face trial as prosecutors prepare to open their case. Greater Manchester Police say the victim continues to receive specialist support.
British Man Pleads Guilty to Drugging and Raping Wife Over More Than 20 Years — Admits 60 Offences
Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court in Manchester, England, on Monday. - Temilade Adelaja/Reuters
A British man in his 60s has admitted secretly drugging and raping his wife over a period of more than two decades, entering guilty pleas to a wide range of sexual and related offences at Manchester Crown Court.
Details of the Case
The defendant, who cannot be named to protect his wife's anonymity, initially denied all charges but this summer changed his plea. He has now pleaded guilty to a total of 60 offences, including five counts of rape, six counts of assault by penetration, three counts of sexual assault, one count of sharing intimate images without consent, and multiple counts of administering a substance with intent.
The victim — his wife — was present in court as he formally entered his plea.
Related Investigations and Other Defendants
Twelve other men, aged between 28 and 74 and from across the United Kingdom, are separately accused of sexual offences in relation to the same woman. Those men have denied the allegations and are scheduled to stand trial in Manchester at a later date. Prosecutors are expected to open their case this week as the broader criminal investigation continues.
“The force's focus remains on supporting the victim of this horrific campaign of abuse through what is a very complex investigation,” Assistant Chief Constable Rick Jackson of Greater Manchester Police said, adding that the woman continues to receive specialist support.
The reporting on this case includes contributions from CNN's Saskya Vandoorne.
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