Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEastEnders actor Shane Richie, 62, whose real name is Shane Roche, has been charged with a drink-driving offence. He was arrested at an Essex petrol station on Wednesday 29 July following an argument with staff over vaping on the forecourt. Footage shows Richie telling staff to 'f*** off' after being asked to stop using his e-cigarette. Essex Police confirmed officers were called to reports of a suspected drink driver in Harlow, leading to his arrest. Richie is scheduled to appear at Colchester Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 9 September. In fullEastEnders star Shane Richie arrested for drink driving after petrol station rowMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in