Former Tory councillor in court accused of drugging and raping ex-wife

Philip Young appears at Swindon magistrates court charged with 56 offences relating to 13-year periodA former Tory councillor has appeared in court charged with drugging and raping his former wife over a period of 13 years.Philip Young, 49, and five other men have been accused of more than 60 rapes and sexual offences against Joanne Young, 48. She can be named as the alleged victim because she has waived her right to anonymity, which would otherwise apply.Norman Macksoni, 47, a black British national of Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire, who has been charged with one count of rape and possession of extreme images. He appeared in court wearing a dark three-piece suit and indicated a not guilty plea.Dean Hamilton, 47, of Compton Dundon in Somerset, who is white British, has been charged with one count of rape and sexual assault by penetration and two counts of sexual touching. He wore a light-coloured top and combat trousers and indicated a not guilty plea.Connor Sanderson Doyle, 31, of Swindon, described as white British, has been charged with sexual assault by penetration and sexual touching. Wearing a white jumper and with his hair in a ponytail, he did not indicate a plea.Richard Wilkins, 61, of Toothill, Swindon, who is white British, has been charged with one count of rape and sexual touching. He appeared in the dock in a black jacket and did not indicate a plea.Mohammed Hassan, 37, of Swindon, described by police as British Asian, has been charged with sexual touching. He wore a black jacket and did not indicate a plea. Continue reading...