Ex-Taunton Town chief admits offences linked to rape

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 30 Oct, 16:30 · Archive

Karl Lindsay, 56, the former chief executive of Taunton Town Football Club, has admitted offences linked to the rape of a woman who was drugged.

Karl Lindsay, 56, the former chief executive of Taunton Town Football Club, admitted offences on 30 October at Manchester's Minshull Street Crown Court. He admitted offences between January 2015 and October 2025 that involved the rape of a woman by her husband and others, and the administration to her of substances in order to stupefy her for the purposes of engaging in sexual acts with her. Lindsay was remanded in custody and was told he would be sentenced at the conclusion of the trial.

Lindsay had been due to stand trial the following week along with nine other men, all charged with allegations involving sexual offending against the same woman, who cannot be named. His victim sat in the public gallery and watched as he entered his guilty pleas.

Earlier in October, two other men admitted allegations related to the sexual offending. Graham Brougham, 74, of Northwich, Cheshire, admitted an offence of rape in 2024. Sean Peers, 38, of Stockport, Greater Manchester, admitted a single count of assault by penetration. Both were released on bail ahead of their sentencing. The woman's husband pleaded guilty last month to multiple sexual offences against his wife, including rape and administering a substance with intent. He remains in custody and will be sentenced at a later date.

How it is being reported

• Former Taunton Town CEO admits offences linked to rapeA former chief executive of Taunton Town Football Club has admitted to offences linked to the rape of a woman who was drugged by her husband.Somerset County Gazette · 30 Oct, 16:10
• Ex-Taunton Town chief admits offences linked to rapeHe was due to stand trial next weekSomersetLive · 30 Oct, 15:47

In this story: Karl Lindsay · Taunton Town Football Club · Manchester · Graham Brougham · Sean Peers · Northwich · Stockport

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