The co-accused of a rapist who allegedly conspired with other men to drug and sexually abuse his wife can be named for the first time after reporting restrictions were lifted.
The husband, who still cannot be named to maintain his wife’s anonymity, initially denied any wrongdoing but has since pleaded guilty to a number of the charges he faces – including rape – although he is set to stand trial on others.
The case involves 13 other men who are alleged to have sexually abused the victim or helped supply substances to render her unconscious, including at her Stockport home.
The husband and 12 of the 13 other men are set to stand trial at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court in September.