Jury selected for trial of four accused of sexually assaulting man’s drugged ex-wife

Mr Justice Saini tells the eight men and six women at Winchester crown court the case is likely to be upsetting

Jurors being selected for the trial of four men accused of sexually assaulting the ex-wife of a former Conservative councillor, who has admitted repeatedly drugging and raping her, have been warned the case is likely to be upsetting.

Philip Young, 50, has pleaded guilty to multiple charges of abuse against his former wife, Joanne Young, who has waived her right to anonymity.