British man accused of drugging and raping wife over two decades admits all offences
A man in his 60s from Stockport, Greater Manchester, has pleaded guilty to 60 criminal offences committed against his wife over a 20-year period. The charges include 21 counts of rape and the distribution of intimate images, with the man admitting to the final 45 counts at Manchester’s Minshull Street crown court. His estranged wife was present in the courtroom during the proceedings, where she was observed sobbing as the pleas were entered.
- ▪The defendant, who is in his 60s, admitted to a total of 60 offences against his wife spanning two decades.
- ▪The specific charges include 21 counts of rape and the sharing of intimate images of the victim.
- ▪The man had previously pleaded guilty to 15 charges in June and admitted the remaining 45 on Monday.
- ▪The identity of the man is withheld to protect the anonymity of his victim.
- ▪The proceedings took place at Manchester’s Minshull Street crown court with the victim present in the gallery.
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- ▪ Man admits drugging and raping wife over 20 years — BBC News — UK
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The man admitted charges including sharing intimate images of his victim. Photograph: Adam Vaughan/EPAView image in fullscreenThe man admitted charges including sharing intimate images of his victim. Photograph: Adam Vaughan/EPAUK newsBritish man accused of drugging and raping wife over two decades admits 60 offencesMan, who cannot be named to protect anonymity of his victim, admits scores of criminal offencesJosh Halliday and Hannah Al-OthmanMon 14 Sep 2026 12.32 EDTLast modified on Mon 14 Sep 2026 12.36 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA man has pleaded guilty to drugging and sexually assaulting his wife over a period of 20 years as he admitted 60 criminal offences.The man, who cannot be named in order to protect the anonymity of his victim, is in his 60s and before his arrest lived…
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