Yahoo News Ex-Home and Away star Martin Lynes jailed for assault
Warning: The following article contains description of sexual violence that some readers may find upsetting.
Former Home and Away and All Saints actor Martin Lynes has been sentenced to five years in jail after being found guilty of aggravated sexual assault.
Lynes, who had a recurring role in the Australian soap Home and Away as Adam Sharpe, was found guilty of aggravated sexual assault by a jury last August.
The 50-year-old actor had faced three charges relating to alleged incidents in 2015 and 2016, but was found not guilty of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and having sexual intercourse without consent.
According to news.com.au, Lynes was sentenced during a hearing at Parramatta District Court in Sydney today (March 16). He is expected to serve a minimum of two years and six months.
[Martin Lynes in 2003]
Related: Former Home and Away star Martin Lynes found guilty of sexual assault
During last year's trial, the jury heard allegations that Lynes had become physically and verbally violent and sexually aggressive towards the victim during a dispute.
The actor had denied all charges against him, insisting that he has never been violent towards the woman in question.
On Home and Away, Lynes' character Adam acted as mentor to Darryl Braxton and was later sentenced to 25 years in prison, also confessing to the murder of Johnny Barrett.
Lynes first rose to fame in Australia for his six years as Dr Luke Forlano in All Saints, a troubled character who was caught up with the mob.
Lynes also appeared in Aussie teen drama Blue Water High, police procedural Sea Patrol, family drama McLeod's Daughters and the hit dramedy Packed to the Rafters.
Rape Crisis England and Wales works towards the elimination of all forms of sexual violence and sexual misconduct. If you've been affected by the issues raised in this story, you can access more information on their website or by calling the National Rape Crisis Helpline on 0808 802 9999. Rape Crisis Scotland's helpline number is 08088 01 03 02.
Readers in the US are encouraged to contact RAINN, or the National Sexual Assault Hotline on 800-656-4673.
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