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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Sam Russell

EastEnders star Shane Richie denies drink-driving after petrol station incident

Shane Richie, best known for playing Alfie Moon in the long-running soap, appeared by video-link before Colchester Magistrates’ Court - (PA)

EastEnders star Shane Richie will go on trial after he pleaded not guilty to drink-driving following an arrest at a petrol station in Essex.

The 62-year-old, best known for playing Alfie Moon in the long-running soap, appeared by video-link before Colchester Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday under his real name Shane Roche.

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