Jump to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleKim PillingMonday 14 September 2026 22:37 BSTThe defendant cannot be publicly identified in order to protect the legal anonymity of the victim (Getty)A man in his 60s from Stockport has admitted to drugging and raping his wife without her knowledge over a 20-year period between 2004 and 2025.Appearing at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court, the defendant pleaded guilty to a further 45 charges, bringing his total number of admitted offences against his wife to 60.The defendant cannot be publicly identified in order to protect the legal anonymity of the victim.Twelve co-defendants in the case have denied various allegations involving the same woman, with a jury sworn in to hear the trial.Greater Manchester Police stated their focus remains on supporting the victim through the complex investigation and urged anyone concerned about drug-facilitated sexual abuse to seek help.In fullHusband pleads guilty to drugging and raping his wife for over 20 yearsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in