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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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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