Why did Robert Sugden leave Emmerdale? Robert was sentenced to life in prison in 2019 after he attacked Lee Posner, who raped Victoria Barton ( Isabel Hodgins ). Lee died of his injuries.

Banged-up Robert Sugden goes head-to-head with his estranged brother John on Emmerdale next week – and vows to expose his true colours. Desperate to win back his soulmate Aaron Dingle from the ...