The trial of nine men accused of sexual offences is underway at Minshull Street Crown Court, following a husband's admission that he drugged and raped his wife over a 20-year period. The husband, a man in his 60s from Stockport, pleaded guilty to 60 charges last month.
His guilty pleas covered offences including rape, assault by penetration, administering a substance with intent, sexual assault, attempted rape and sharing intimate photographs or film. The Manchester Evening News and other media organisations are not naming the man in order to protect his victim's anonymity.
Defendants deny all charges
The nine defendants, who all deny sexual offences, are due to go on trial. They are: Alan Keelan, 42, of Foscarn Drive, Wythenshawe; Philip Wild, 58, of St Davids Road, Cheadle; Jordan Wallace, 31, of Hindsford Close, Wythenshawe; Mohammed Sabir, 28, of no fixed address; Jonathan Kirk, 43, of Telford Close, Macclesfield; Richard Townsend, 37, of Woodland Street, Heywood; Robert Stewart, 70, of Sandpiper Drive, Stockport; David Graves, 59, of Milton Avenue, Derbyshire; and Daniel Rayner, 42, of Sherwood Drive, Whitstable.
Trial opened at crown court
The trial began on Monday, November 2, at Minshull Street Crown Court. Further updates are expected as proceedings continue.
