Ex-King's horseman jailed after raping three teens at Scots riding school

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A former King’s horseman who raped three young trainee instructors at a riding school has been jailed for 10 years

.This sparked a probe into abuse of the girls at a centre in Fife.He had earlier been convicted after a trial in Stirling of raping all three victims – aged between 17 and 19 – between 1983 and 1989.

Armour, known as Chris, had been a bombardier in the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, well known for Trooping the Colour as well as mount guards on Horse Guards Parade.Despite having a “responsible and disciplined” role in the military, judge Lord Young said Armour had left the victims suffering “real physical and emotional damage”.

Top news stories today Armour – who latterly lived in Congleton, Cheshire – claimed during the trial all three were “fantasists”.Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond - sign up to our daily newsletter here.

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