Stockport man admits drugging and assaulting wife over decades
He's pleaded guilty to offences dating back to 2004
Last updated 14th Sep 2026
A man has admitted to drugging and raping his wife without her knowledge over a 20-year period.
Earlier this year he pleaded guilty to various sexual offences against his wife on dates between 2022 and 2025 including rape and sexual assault.
On Monday the husband, in his 60s, from Stockport, Greater Manchester, admitted similar offences dating back to 2004 including administering a substance with intent to stupefy or overpower his wife between 2004 and 2025.
The defendant cannot be identified to protect the anonymity of his wife.
Wearing a dark grey suit, blue shirt and blue tie, he broke down in tears at one point as he entered his pleas from the dock at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court and was allowed to sit down to answer the remaining charges.
His wife sat in the front row of the public gallery surrounded by family members.