A British man in his 60s from Stockport, Greater Manchester, has admitted to drugging and sexually abusing his wife for more than two decades. He pleaded guilty to a total of 60 offences at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court, including rape, sexual assault and administering a substance to stupefy her. The offences took place between 2004 and 2025, with prosecutors saying the woman was repeatedly assaulted while unconscious at her home. He also admitted sharing intimate images of his wife without her consent. His identity has been withheld to protect the victim's lifelong anonymity.What Happened In Manchester CaseThe case concerns a prolonged campaign of sexual abuse against a woman by her husband. The man had already admitted 15 offences earlier in the year and pleaded guilty to another 45 charges on September 14. His admissions include rape, assault by penetration, sexual assault, attempted rape and administering a substance with intent to overpower his wife.The offences reportedly began in 2004 and continued until 2025.The man has admitted 60 criminal offences in total.Charges include 21 counts of rape and 15 counts of assault by penetration.He admitted administering a substance to stupefy or overpower his wife.He also admitted sharing intimate images or films without her consent.Abuse Spanned Two DecadesAccording to prosecutors, the woman was repeatedly assaulted in her own home while she was unconscious after being drugged. The case began with allegations covering more than 20 years, while several offences involving sexual assaults were separately admitted for the period between 2022 and 2025. The defendant was arrested in October 2025 and later faced a large number of charges.The investigation also involves other men accused of sexually abusing the same woman. Twelve co-defendants are facing allegations connected to the case, including serious sexual offences. They have denied the allegations and are due to face trial separately, meaning those accusations have not been proven in court.Also Read: Indian-Origin Woman And Friend Killed By Subway Train In New YorkCourt Hears Latest Guilty PleasThe latest guilty pleas mean the man's own trial over the admitted offences is no longer required. He became emotional while entering the pleas, and the victim was present in the public gallery with members of her family. Her identity remains protected under UK law.Greater Manchester Police said specialist support continues to be provided to the woman. Police have also encouraged people affected by drug-facilitated sexual abuse to seek help, stressing that victims do not need a complete memory or proof before reporting their concerns.Key HighlightsStockport man in his 60s admitted 60 offences against his wife.The abuse covered a period from 2004 to 2025.The charges include rape, sexual assault and assault by penetration.He admitted administering a substance to stupefy or overpower his wife.He also admitted sharing intimate images without her consent.Twelve other men face separate allegations involving the same woman.ConclusionThe Manchester case has exposed a prolonged pattern of domestic sexual abuse spanning more than two decades. The husband's guilty pleas cover 60 offences, including repeatedly drugging and sexually assaulting his wife and sharing intimate material without consent. Proceedings involving the other accused men will continue separately, and their allegations remain unproven unless established in court. Greater Manchester Police says specialist support remains available to the victim.Disclaimer: This article is provided for knowledge and news-information purposes only and does not intend to sensationalise the case or cause harm to anyone involved.
