Former River City actor Iain Robertson jailed for nine years for rape

The 45-year-old, played Stevie O'Hara in the BBC soap, was convicted of five offences against the women between 2004 and 2019.

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Former TV star jailed for nine years for rape and assault

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Former River City actor Iain Robertson jailed for nine years for rape

Sky Published 23 July 2026

Former TV star jailed for nine years for rape and assault

Former River City star Iain Robertson has been jailed for nine years for raping a woman and assaulting two others.

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