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Philip Young, former Swindon councillor, pleads guilty to drugging and raping wife

January 31, 2026 Emma Walker – News Editor News

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* What happened: Philip Young, a former Conservative councillor, ⁢pleaded guilty to multiple sexual offences against his ex-wife, Joanne Young, over a 13-year period. These offences include rape, ⁤administering a substance to⁤ stupefy,‍ and voyeurism. He denied ⁤charges ⁣related to indecent images of children and extreme images.
* Who‍ is involved:

* Philip young: The perpetrator, formerly of Swindon, now of Enfield.
* Joanne Young: The victim, who has ⁢waived her right to⁣ anonymity.
* Four other‍ men: Also‍ charged with sexual offences against Joanne Young, and they have pleaded not guilty.
* Where: The case is being heard at Winchester Crown Court. Philip Young⁤ is currently located in Enfield, but was formerly in Swindon. The location of the offences is stated as “West of England”.
*‍ Image: The image shows Philip Young, described ⁢as having short greying hair and a brown/gray beard.
* ⁤ Source: Wiltshire Police ‍provided the image.

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