Swindon man charged with 56 sexual offences against ex-wife
Philip Young, 49, will appear at Swindon Magistrates' Court tomorrow (December 23) charged with offences including multiple counts of rape
Last updated 22nd Dec 2025
A Swindon man has been charged with drugging and raping his ex-wife while five other men have been charged with sexual offences against the 48-year-old woman.
Philip Young, 49, formerly from Swindon but now living in Enfield, will appear at Swindon Magistrates' Court tomorrow (December 23) charged with offences including multiple counts of rape and administering a substance with intent to stupefy/overpower his former spouse Joanne Young.
A total of six men have been charged with offences against Ms Young, who has waived her legal right to anonymity ahead of court proceedings taking place.
The five other men charged are:
- Norman Macksoni, 47, of Wood End Close, Sharnbrook, who has been charged with one count of rape and possession of extreme images.
- 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.
- Conner Sanderson Doyle, 31, of Crofton Road, Swindon, who has been charged with sexual assault by penetration and sexual touching
- Richard Wilkins, 61, of Tattershall, Toothill, Swindon, who has been charged with one count of rape and sexual touching
- Mohammed Hassan, 37, of Torun Way, Swindon has been charged with sexual touching.
The alleged offences took place over a 13 year period between 2010 and 2023.
Geoff Smith, detective superintendent for Wiltshire Police, said: "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 she has made the decision following multiple discussions with officers and support services."
Young has been remanded into custody ahead of his court appearance.
The other five men have been released on bail and are also due to appear at Swindon Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.
James Foster, Specialist Prosecutor, of the Crown Prosecution Service said: “The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised the prosecution of Philip Young, Norman Macksoni, Dean Hamilton, Connor Sanderson Doyle, Richard Wilkins and Mohammed Hassan with a number of offences– following a police investigation into alleged serious sexual offences against Joanne Young over a period of 13 years.
“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.
“We have worked closely with Wiltshire Police as they carried out their investigation.”