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EastEnders Star Richie in Court for Drink-Driving
9 Sep
Summary
- Actor Shane Richie denied a drink-driving charge in court.
- The EastEnders star was arrested on July 29 in Essex.
- His trial is scheduled for November 17, 2027.
Actor Shane Richie, widely recognized for portraying Alfie Moon in the BBC soap EastEnders since 2002, has entered a plea of not guilty to a single charge of drink-driving. The incident involved his Hyundai IX35.
Richie, aged 62, was apprehended by authorities on July 29 at a petrol station located in Harlow, Essex. He appeared before Colchester Magistrates' Court, participating via a video link from a hotel room.
During the court appearance, the actor, whose legal name is Shane Roche, confined his statements to confirming his name, address, and his plea of not guilty. His case has been adjourned, with a trial date set for November 17, 2027, at the same court.