Soap star Shane Richie facing drink-drive charge
EastEnders actor Shane Richie has been charged with drink-driving following an incident in Harlow, Essex. He is scheduled to appear at Colchester Magistrates' Court in September.
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High-profile celebrity legal issues often draw public attention to road safety and the consequences of driving under the influence.
Image source, PA Images Image caption, Shane Richie has been playing Alfie Moon on EastEnders since 2002
EastEnders actor Shane Richie is to appear in court charged with drink-driving, police have said.
Essex Police confirmed it was called to reports of a suspected drink-driver in the Church Langley Way area of Harlow, shortly before 23:20 BST on Wednesday.
A force spokesman confirmed the 62-year-old, of Tadworth, Surrey, was arrested and a charge of drink-driving had been authorised against him.
It added Richie, real name Shane Roche, was due to appear at Colchester Magistrates' Court on 9 September.
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