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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.