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Shane Richie pleads not guilty to drink-driving
Police said officers arrested a man after reports of a suspected drink-driver, and a drink-driving charge was later authorised.
- On Wednesday, actor Shane Richie appeared via video link at Colchester Magistrates' Court, pleading not guilty to a drink-driving charge under his real name, Shane Roche.
- Police arrested Richie at a Tesco petrol station in Harlow, Essex, shortly before 23:20 on July 29 after reports of a suspected drink-driver in the area.
- Prosecutors allege Richie provided a breath sample of 65 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, nearly double the legal limit of 35 micrograms.
- Deputy District Judge Christopher Maynard granted Richie unconditional bail, scheduling his trial at Colchester Magistrates' Court for November 17, 2027, regarding his white Hyundai IX35.
- During the hearing, Richie briefly lost his video connection, later apologizing to the judge: "Sorry, I'm in a hotel up north." He concluded by saying "take care, bye bye" before disconnecting.
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The Independent (US)Shane Richie denies drink-drinking after petrol station incident
The actor, 62, was filmed arguing with staff at a Tesco garage in July
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