Husband who invited men to rape his wife pleaded guilty to more than 60 offences; nine men on trial in Manchester

Summary

Nine men are on trial in Manchester, accused of either taking part in abuse or encouraging offending on the internet. A jury has been told that a husband in his 60s from Stockport, Greater Manchester, invited other men to rape and sexually assault his wife, and arranged for more and more individuals to visit the marital home as he resolved to satisfy his own perversity. He has pleaded guilty to more than 60 offences against his wife. He cannot be named to protect his victim's anonymity.

Timeline

1. The Guardian

   4 Nov 2026, 18:07 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that nine men on trial in Manchester are accused of either taking part in abuse or encouraging offending on the internet, and that a jury has heard the husband, who has pleaded guilty to more than 60 offences against his wife, arranged for more and more individuals to visit the marital home.