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By Erik Olsson

EastEnders star Shane Richie charged with drink-driving

Shane Richie Alfie Moon Shane Roche Colchester Magistrates Court

Shane Richie (PA) - (PA Archive)

TV presenter and actor Shane Richie will appear in court next month charged with drink-driving.

Richie, who’s real name is Shane Roche, will appear at Colchester Magistrates’ Court on September 9.

The 62-year-old soap star, best known for playing Alfie Moon in EastEnders, was arrested in Harlow after officers were called to reports of a suspected drink-driver shortly before 11.20pm, Essex Police said.

Shane Richie with his Best Actor award for his role as Alfie Moon (PA) (PA Archive)

In a statement, the force said: “Officers were called to reports of a suspected drink driver in the area of Church Langley Way, Harlow, shortly before 11.20pm on Wednesday 29 July.

“On arrival, officers arrested a man. A charge of drink driving has subsequently been authorised against Shane Roche, 62, of Tadworth, Surrey.

“He is due to appear at Colchester Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday September 9.”

Richie’s representative has been contacted for comment.

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