"This is a significant update in what is a complex and extensive investigation. The victim in this case, Joanne, has taken the decision to waive her automatic legal right to anonymity. She has been supported by specially trained officers from the beginning of the process and she has made the decision following multiple discussions with officers and support services."
"Young, 49, formerly from Swindon but now living in Enfield, has been charged with sexual offences including multiple counts of rape, administering a substance with intent to stupefy or overpower to allow sexual activity, voyeurism, possession of indecent images of children and possession of extreme images. He has been remanded into custody and is due to appear at Swindon Magistrates Court tomorrow. The five other men, named and charged with offences against Ms Young, have been released on bail and will also appear at the same court tomorrow."
Philip Young, 49, has been charged with 56 sexual offences including multiple counts of rape, administering a substance with intent to stupefy or overpower, voyeurism, and possession of indecent and extreme images. He has been remanded into custody and is due to appear at Swindon Magistrates Court. Five other men have been charged with offences against Joanne Young, 48, allegedly occurring between 2010 and 2023; those men have been released on bail and will also appear at the same court. Joanne Young has waived her automatic legal right to anonymity and has been supported by specially trained officers and support services; police have asked for her privacy to be respected.
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