A former councillor has appeared in court accused of a string of sexual offences against his ex-wife over a 13-year period.
Philip Young is charged with 56 offences, including multiple counts of rape and administering a substance with intent to stupefy his former spouse Joanne Young, who has waived her legal right to anonymity.
Appearing at Swindon Magistrates' Court earlier, the 49-year-old - formerly of Swindon but now of Amberley Road in Enfield - confirmed his name and address. He did not enter a plea.
Five other men charged with sexual offences against Ms Young, 48, appeared at the same court, with two pleading not guilty to all charges.
Among the 56 charges, Mr Young - who police described as a white British national - is accused of voyeurism, possession of indecent images of children and possession of extreme images.
