Man in court charged with 56 sexual offences against ex-wife

A man accused of drugging and raping his ex-wife is among six men to appear in court over alleged sexual offences against the woman.

Philip Young, 49, appeared at Swindon Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday charged with 56 offences including multiple counts of rape and administering a substance with intent to stupefy his former spouse Joanne Young, 48.

He spoke only to confirm his name and address before sitting down.

Young was remanded in custody and told to attend Swindon Crown Court on January 23, 2026.

He did not react as the dock officer handcuffed him and took him to the cells.

The other five men charged and due to appear in court are:

– Norman Macksoni, 47, of Wood End Close, Sharnbrook, who has been charged with one count of rape and possession of extreme images. He is a black British national.

– Dean Hamilton, 47, of no fixed abode, has been charged with one count of rape and sexual assault by penetration and two counts of sexual touching. He is a white British national.

– Conner Sanderson Doyle, 31, of Crofton Road, Swindon, who has been charged with sexual assault by penetration and sexual touching. He is a white British national.

– Richard Wilkins, 61, of Tattershall, Toothill, Swindon, who has been charged with one count of rape and sexual touching. He is a white British national.

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

The alleged offences took place between 2010 and 2023.

Ms Young has waived her legal right to anonymity.