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- Policing · London
Former Met officer faces sentencing after Stansted drink‑driving crash
A former Metropolitan Police officer was arrested by Essex Police after a collision near Stansted Airport on 10 July 2026. Breath tests showed his alcohol level was 141 µg per 100 ml, well above the legal limit. He pleaded guilty in August and awaits sentencing in November.
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Shane Richie banned from driving for six months
Actor Shane Richie has been banned from driving for six months after admitting a speeding offence. He was fined £500 and ordered to pay costs and a victim surcharge. Richie is also awaiting trial for an alleged drink-driving offence.
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Transport Crime · EalingMan arrested after car overturns at Acton Central level crossing
A man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, drink driving, criminal damage, and endangering railway safety after a car overturned at Acton Central Station. A pedestrian sustained non-life-threatening injuries from debris.
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Driver jailed 10 years for killing M23 highways worker while drunk
A builder has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for causing the death of a highways worker on the M23. Vilius Domarkas was found to be significantly over the legal alcohol limit when his van collided with Anthony Howe.
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LatestWoman arrested on suspicion of drink driving after M25 crash
A woman in her 40s was arrested on suspicion of drink driving following a five-vehicle crash on the M25 clockwise between Junction 10 and Junction 11. Two other separate collisions also caused major delays.
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LatestShane Richie pleads not guilty to drink-driving
Actor Shane Richie, known for his role as Alfie Moon in EastEnders, has pleaded not guilty to drink-driving charges. He appeared at Colchester Magistrates’ Court under his real name, Shane Roche, and will stand trial in November 2027.
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Courts · City of LondonFive drivers from Bexley and Bromley banned for drink and drug offences
Five drivers from Bexley and Bromley have been disqualified from driving after being caught over the legal alcohol or drug limits. The individuals received bans ranging from 12 months to three years and were ordered to pay fines and costs.
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Transport Crime · CroydonCollett Bartley banned for 21 months after crashing into Sydenham Tesco
Collett Bartley, 42, crashed a Volkswagen Tiguan into a Tesco Express in Sydenham on 10 June 2026 while over the drink-driving limit. She received a 21-month ban, a community order, and a £120 fine after pleading guilty at Croydon Magistrates' Court on 18 August.
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Transport Crime · CroydonCroydon driver jailed for killing highways worker on M23 slip road
A 38-year-old man from Croydon has admitted killing a 65-year-old highways worker after driving into a coned-off area on the M23 slip road near Junction 9. Blood tests showed Domarkas was nearly three times over the legal alcohol limit. Sentencing is due on 28 September 2026.
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Courts · BexleyBelvedere driver spared jail after 96mph crash breaks ex-partner’s spine
A 29-year-old man from Plumstead avoided immediate prison after flipping his car at 96mph on a 50mph roundabout, leaving his former partner with a broken vertebra. The court heard he ignored warnings and laughed when told he was driving dangerously.
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