Husband pleads guilty to drugging and raping wife without her knowledge for more than 20 years

You are about to be charged £0.00* Billingper month First billing dateToday DurationMonthly until cancelled *Your gift has been applied Thank you for subscribing! Husband pleads guilty to drugging and raping wife without her knowledge for more than 20 years The man had previously pleaded guilty to various sexual offences against his wife The fearless champion of Britain, its voices and its values. Join the fight for free speech and fearless journalism. By signing up you agree to our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Community Rules. Don't Miss Most Read Latest A husband has pleaded guilty to drugging and raping his wife for more than two decades without her knowledge. The man, who cannot be named to protect his wife's identity, admitted to the offences at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court today. Earlier this year, the man pleaded guilty to a number of sexual offences against his wife, dating between 2022 and 2025, including rape and sexual assault. The husband, in his 60s from Stockport in Manchester, today admitted to a further string of offences, dating back to 2004, including administering a substance with intent to stupefy or overpower. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say He admitted to 45 charges – now pleading guilty to a total of 60 – including 16 counts of rape, nine counts of assault by penetration, eight counts of other sexual offences, seven counts of sexual assault, four counts of attempted rape and one count of administering a substance with intent. Wearing a dark grey suit, the man at one point broke down in tears as he entered his pleas from the dock in the Manchester court. He was allowed to sit down to answer the remaining charges. The victim sat in the front row of the public gallery during the hearing, surrounded by family members. Greater Manchester Police described the case as a 'complex investigation' | GETTYAssistant Chief Constable Rick Jackson said: "Our focus remains on supporting the victim of this horrific campaign of abuse through what is a very complex investigation. "Specialist support continues to be provided to the victim at the centre of this case. "If you are concerned you or someone you know may be affected by drug-facilitated sexual abuse, please know that you do not need proof, certainty, or a clear memory to be taken seriously. "You are not expected to understand exactly what has happened or who was involved in order to be taken seriously. If you feel that something has happened, then please report it or ask for help." LATEST DEVELOPMENTS Twelve co-defendants all deny various allegations involving the same woman. The prosecution is yet to open the case, but a jury has been sworn in.