Ben Onwukwe (born 21st August 1957 in Stepney, London) appeared on Coronation Street as an unnamed Judge at the January 2009 sentencing of John Stape for the kidnapping and false imprisonment of Rosie Webster. He returned to the programme in March 2013 as a Defence Barrister who represented Tyrone Dobbs as he went on trial for several charges of domestic violence against his former partner, Kirsty Soames. He is best known for his role in London's Burning and his multiple roles in The Bill. Onwukwe's film credits include American Roulette and The Chain.