Six men have appeared in court charged with dozens of sexual offences against a woman in a case stretching over 13 years.
Philip Young Faces 56 Serious Charges
Philip Young, 49, formerly of Swindon and now living in Enfield, is charged with 56 offences. These include 11 counts of rape, 7 counts of sexual assault by penetration, multiple sexual touching charges, and 11 counts of administering substances to stupefy or overpower for sexual activity. He is also charged with voyeurism on more than 200 occasions, possession of over 300 indecent images of children – including extreme content – and possession of extreme pornographic images.
The full list of charges against Philip Young includes:
- 11 counts of rape
- 7 counts of sexual assault by penetration
- 4 counts of sexual touching
- 11 counts of administering substances to enable sexual activity
- At least 200 occasions of voyeurism
- Possession of indecent images of children (Categories A, B, C, prohibited, and extreme)
- Breaches of the Obscene Publications Act on at least 500 occasions
Contact & Court Dates
All defendants are due back in Swindon Crown Court on January 23, 2026. Police ask the public to respect the ongoing legal process and avoid publishing anything that could prejudice proceedings.
