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Soap star Shane Richie facing drink-drive charge
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EastEnders actor Shane Richie is to appear in court charged with drink-driving, police have said.
A force spokesman confirmed the 62-year-old, of Tadworth, Surrey, was arrested and a charge of drink-driving had been authorised against him.
It added Richie, real name Shane Roche, was due to appear at Colchester Magistrates' Court on 9 September.
Richie plays Alfie Moon in EastEnders, making his first appearance in the BBC soap in 2002.
"A charge of drink-driving has subsequently been authorised against Shane Roche, 62, of Tadworth, Surrey."