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The man in his 60s has been remanded in custody and is charged with further offences, including:
Rape
Attempted rape
Assault by penetration
Sexual assault
Conspiracy to rape
Conspiracy to assault by penetration
Administering a substance with intent
Conspiracy to administer a substance with intent
The following men have been charged with the following offences:
Karl Lindsay (03/09/1970), of Taunton:
Conspiracy to rape
Conspiracy to assault by penetration
Conspiracy to administer a substance with intent
Daniel Rayner (08/07/1984), of Whitstable, Kent:
Conspiracy to rape
Conspiracy to assault by penetration
Conspiracy to administer a substance with intent
Robert Stewart (01/04/1956), of Stockport:
Rape
Conspiracy to rape
Richard Townsend (17/09/1988), of Heywood:
Conspiracy to assault by penetration
Assault by penetration
Philip Wild (10/10/1967), of Cheadle:
Conspiracy to rape
Conspiracy to assault by penetration
Attempted rape
Assault by penetration
David Graves (11/10/1966), of Ilkeston:
Conspiracy to rape
Conspiracy to assault by penetration
Conspiracy to administer a substance with intent
Mohammed Sabir (09/12/1997), of Cheadle:
Conspiracy to rape
Conspiracy to assault by penetration
Rape
Graham Brougham (03/09/1952), of Northwich:
Conspiracy to rape
Conspiracy to assault by penetration
Rape
Alan Keelan (16/02/1984), of Wythenshawe:
Conspiracy to rape
Rape
Jonathan Kirk (21/12/1982), of Edgeley:
Rape
Conspiracy to rape
Conspiracy to sexually assault by penetration
Sean Peers (29/08/1988), of Stockport:
Assault by penetration
Conspiracy to assault by penetration
Jordan Wallace (03/01/1995), of Manchester:
Conspiracy to rape
Rape
Attempted rape
Keith Fotheringham (25/04/1967), of Dundee, has pleaded guilty to the following and been remanded into custody:
Conspiracy to rape
Conspiracy to assault by penetration
Conspiracy to administer a substance with intent
Assault by penetration
If you are concerned you or someone you know may be affected by drug-facilitated sexual abuse, please know that you do not need proof, certainty, or a clear memory to be taken seriously.
You are not expected to understand exactly what has happened or who was involved in order to be taken seriously. If you feel that something has happened, then please ask for help.
If you do choose to report:
you do not need a full account or clear memory
you can share as much or as little as you feel able
you will be supported by trained officers
your immediate safety and wellbeing will be the priority
You can also speak to a support organisation first and decide later whether to involve police.
– Saint Mary’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre, Manchester provides a comprehensive and co-ordinated response to men, women and children who live or have been sexually assaulted within Greater Manchester. They offer forensic medical examinations, practical and emotional support as well as a counselling service for all ages. Services are available on a 24-hour basis and can be accessed by calling 0161 276 6515.
– Greater Manchester Rape Crisis is a confidential information, support and counselling service run by women for women over 18 who have been raped or sexually abused at any time in their lives. Call on 0161 273 4500 or email help@manchesterrapecrisis.co.uk
– Survivors Manchester provides specialist trauma informed support to male victims in Greater Manchester who have experienced sexual abuse, rape or sexual exploitation. Call 0161 236 2182.