EASTENDERS star and TV presenter Shane Richie has been charged with drink driving.

Richie, who’s real name is Shane Roche, will appear at Colchester Magistrates’ Court on September 9.

The 62-year-old soap star is best known for playing Alfie Moon in the soap .

Richie was arrested in Harlow, Essex, after officers were called to reports of a suspected drink-driver.

The star was reportedly taken into custody at a petrol station shortly before 11.20pm on Wednesday.

In a statement, the Essex Police said: “ were called to reports of a suspected drink driver in the area of Church Langley Way, Harlow, shortly before 11.20pm on Wednesday 29 July.

“On arrival, officers arrested a man.

“A charge of drink driving has subsequently been authorised against Shane Roche, 62, of Tadworth, Surrey.

“He is due to appear at Colchester Magistrates’ on Wednesday September 9.”