The 62-year-old television performer appeared remotely under his birth name of Shane Roche at Colchester Magistrates’ Court on September 9.
The EastEnders star faces allegations of operating a white Hyundai automobile with breath alcohol levels exceeding the permitted threshold on Church Langley Way in Harlow, Essex, on July 29.
Prosecutor Vladimir Silea stated that law enforcement personnel responded to a Tesco fuel station situated on Church Langley Way at 23:15 on July 29, where the defendant was taken into custody and transported to Harlow police facility.
At the police station, officers conducted standard drink and drug screening procedures.
A breath analysis indicated 65 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath, substantially surpassing the statutory limit of 35 micrograms.
During the court session, the defendant confirmed his identity particulars and entered a plea of not guilty to the charge.
The proceedings were briefly interrupted when the video connection dropped, and upon reconnection, the defendant stated that he was currently staying at an establishment in the northern region of the country.
Deputy District Judge Christopher Maynard released the accused on bail, with the matter scheduled for trial at the same courthouse on November 17, 2027.
Prior to terminating the remote connection, the defendant offered brief remarks of farewell.
The defendant’s legal representative has released a public communication.
Raj Chada, who leads the criminal defence department at Hodge, Jones & Allen, stated that his client would not be making any statements while legal proceedings remain ongoing, and requested that his privacy be honoured throughout the judicial process.
Regarding his professional background, the individual is primarily recognised for portraying the character Alfie Moon in the long-running BBC soap opera EastEnders.
He has portrayed this role during multiple periods commencing in 2002 and continues to appear in the programme.