Iain Robertson, 45, a former River City actor and former BBC performer, is on trial at Glasgow High Court facing allegations of rape and multiple assaults. According to court reports, the charges relate to incidents over a period spanning years and involve accusations concerning multiple women. Metro reports that the case includes allegations involving three other women.
The Mirror and the Daily Mail say the rape allegation involves an incident on holiday in the Lake District, following an argument described in court as connected to a “silly” game. The Mirror also reports further details of alleged conduct, including an allegation that he dragged a woman by her hair. The Daily Mail similarly states that the accused denies the charges and that prosecutors allege he assaulted the woman “on various occasions” and behaved in a “disorderly manner.”
The Glasgow Times reports that Robertson is accused of rape and that the matter is being heard in Glasgow High Court. All outlets note that Robertson denies the allegations where stated, and the trial is ongoing.
