Soap actor Shane Richie, 62, is arrested and faces a drink-driving charge, police say. According to reports, the arrest takes place at a petrol station, where Richie is detained following an incident involving alcohol and a row at the forecourt. The Independent reports that the circumstances include a petrol station dispute, while BBC News reports the arrest occurred at a petrol station. Police state that Richie is due to appear in court in September. The reports do not provide details on the outcome of any test or the specific dates of the court hearing beyond that scheduled for September. No additional information about bail, charges beyond the drink-driving allegation, or any further police action is included in the provided accounts.
Soap actor Shane Richie arrested on drink-driving charge
Soap actor Shane Richie, 62, is arrested and faces a drink-driving charge, police say. According to reports, the arrest takes place at a petrol station, where Richie is detained following an incident...
- Shane Richie, 62, is arrested on a drink-driving charge.
- The arrest occurs at a petrol station.
- Reports describe an incident involving a row at the petrol station.
- Police say he is due to appear in court in September.
- No court outcome is reported in the provided accounts.
BBC soap star, 62, is due to appear in court in September
1 hour agoThe 62-year-old was arrested at a petrol station and is due in court in September, police say.
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