Soap star Adam Rickitt banned from driving after drunk trip to get takeaway

Former soap actor star Adam Rickitt has been banned driving, after he was caught behind the wheel with alcohol in his system.

The 42 - year-old - who has been in Coronation Street and Hollyoaks - was caught by traffic officers as he made a 650-yard trip to pick up a takeaway dinner.

Police stopped his car as he collected the food - ordered by his presenter wife Kate Fawcette - less than 450 yards away from his workplace - a winebar named Dexter and Jones - in Knutsford, Cheshire on August 22.

The Sun reports that traffic officers breathalysed him and the results revealed that he was more than twice the alcohol limit.

Former soap actor star Adam Rickitt has been banned driving after he was caught behind the wheel with alcohol in his system (Channel 4)

Rickitt had 80 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath - the alcohol limit is 35mg.

At Stockport magistrates court, Rickitt, from Knutsford, admitted drink driving on the night of the incident.

He was issued a 17 month ban from driving and fined £230 and ordered to pay £119 in costs and surcharges.

Prosecutor Lucy Bridge told at the hearing: ''A PC and PCSO on uniformed duty become aware of the green Skoda with its headlights not illuminated.

"The officer approached the driver and explained he had been seen to be driving with no lights on. He was invited to sit in the police vehicle and was asked if he’s consumed any alcohol and he’s responded two single gins.

The 42 - year-old - who has been in Coronation Street and Hollyoaks - was caught by traffic officers as he made the 650-yard trip to pick up a takeaway dinner (ITV)

"He was asked what time his last drank was and he responded: 'two minutes ago."

After he was tested for alcohol and waiting for the results, Adam then told the traffic officer: “I know I will probably be over the limit I had a 65 per cent rum shot prior to driving.”

Adam's lawyer Victoria Thompson said: ''He is deeply ashamed to be appearing before the courts" and added that he "takes full responsibility for his actions."

She explained that Adam is "relying solely on his bar to keep him afloat" after acting work dried up due to coronavirus and added that he is "only receiving £1,000 a month" in income.

The hearing was informed that the actor- who recently was written out of Hollyoaks - he had initially spoken to expensive ''loophole lawyers" who advised him of ways to escape disqualification.

Mirror Online have contacted Adam's rep for comment.