Six men charged with over 60 sexual offences against one woman in 13-year case

UNITED KINGDOM — Six men, including a woman’s ex-husband, have been charged with over 60 sexual offences committed over a 13-year period against a single victim, according to a joint statement released by Wiltshire Police and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) on 22 December, 2025.

Philip Young, 49, formerly of Swindon and now residing in Enfield, has been charged with 56 separate sexual offences. These include 11 counts of rape, seven counts of sexual assault by penetration, four counts of sexual touching, and 11 counts of administering a substance with intent to stupefy or overpower to facilitate sexual activity.

He also faces 13 counts of video-based voyeurism, voyeurism on at least 200 other occasions, and possession of indecent images of children categorised as follows: 139 in Category A, 68 in Category B, and 23 in Category C. In addition, three prohibited images and 82 extreme images—including depictions involving rape, animals, death, and gore—were allegedly found in his possession. He has also been charged with breaching Section 1 of the Obscene Publications Act 1959 on at least 500 occasions.

Young has been remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear at Swindon Magistrates’ Court on 23 December.

The victim, 48-year-old Joanne Young, has waived her legal right to anonymity. In the official release, Wiltshire Police confirmed that she had chosen to be named and is being supported by specially trained officers and partner agencies.

Five other men have also been charged in connection with offences against Joanne Young. All are currently on bail and will appear alongside Philip Young at Swindon Magistrates’ Court.

The additional defendants and their charges are:

• Norman Macksoni, 47, of Wood End Close, Sharnbrook, described by police as a black British national. He faces one count of rape and one count of possessing extreme images.

• Dean Hamilton, 46, of no fixed abode. He is described as a white British national and has been charged with one count of rape, sexual assault by penetration, and two counts of sexual touching.

• Conner Sanderson Doyle, 31, of Crofton Road, Swindon. Identified as a white British national, he has been charged with sexual assault by penetration and sexual touching.

• Richard Wilkins, 61, of Tattershall, Toothill, Swindon. Also described as a white British national, Wilkins is facing one count of rape and one count of sexual touching.

• Mohammed Hassan, 37, of Torun Way, Swindon. Police said he is a British Asian male. He has been charged with sexual touching.

The offences are alleged to have taken place over a 13-year period, between 2010 and 2023.

Detective Superintendent Geoff Smith of Wiltshire Police stated, “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 made the decision following multiple discussions with officers and support services.”

James Foster, Specialist Prosecutor at the CPS, confirmed that there was sufficient evidence to bring charges and that the decision to prosecute was made in the public interest. “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,” he said.

The case is expected to progress through the court system following the defendants’ appearances at Swindon Magistrates’ Court on 23 December. No pleas have yet been entered by any of the defendants.

Joanne Young has asked that her privacy be respected as legal proceedings move forward.