EastEnders star Shane Richie charged with drink driving after 'expletive-ridden petrol station vaping row'
Evening Standard
Shane Richie, EastEnders actor, faces drink‑driving charges after a vaping dispute at a Tesco garage in Harlow, Essex.Summary
Shane Richie, the 62‑year‑old actor best known for playing Alfie Moon in the BBC soap EastEnders, was arrested on a drink‑driving charge after a heated vaping dispute at a Tesco garage in Harlow, Essex. Footage shows Richie arguing with staff over his e‑cigarette, after which police were called and he was taken into custody. He is scheduled to appear at Colchester magistrates’ court on 9 September. The incident highlights the tension between vaping regulations at petrol stations and public safety concerns, and the case could result in a fine, driving ban or, in rare cases, up to six months in jail.
(Source：Evening Standard)
