BBC soap star Iain Robertson facing trial for rape
The actor, who played Stevie O'Hara in the Scottish soap, is facing a total of eight charges that span between 2004-2020. They include an allegation of rape, involving one of the women on 'various occasions' between the years of 2018-2019.
Iain has also been accused of assault and abusive behaviour towards the women. The actor, who is 44, denies all the charges against him.
As well as this, Robertson has been accused of assaulting another woman in Glasgow. It is said that among the allegations, he poured a bottle of wine over her, and made derogatory comments towards her.
The allegation of rape is said to have happened in Glasgow's west end and south side. He is also facing claims that he psychologically manipulated the same woman, and was also 'controlling'.
The soap star, who joined River City in 2017, has further been accused of assault and threatening behaviour towards a third woman over three years, in flats located in Aberdeenshire and Glasgow. More Trending
It's alleged that he sent her unwanted gifts, used physical violence that included dragging her by her hair and into a room, and also isolated the woman from her family.
It's also claimed Robertson was abusive towards a fourth woman, using manipulative and aggressive behaviour.
Lord Arthurson has fixed a trial, which is scheduled to begin at the High Court in Glasgow, in June 2026.
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Iain found fame in the Glasgow gang film Small Faces, from 1996. His other television credits include Rab C Nesbitt, Grange Hill, as well as a a documentary that saw him follow hiking routes around Scotland.
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