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80-Year-Old Corrie Actress Barbara Knox Arrested For Drink Driving


Barbara Knox Coronation Street

Barbera Knox rolled back the years and had somewhat of a Justin Bieber moment when she was arrested for drink driving on March 10, The BBC have reported. Knox, who plays the character of Rita Tanner on the ITV soap – and has done since 1972 – was in the car with her daughter, who was also charged. A spokesperson for Coronation Street declined to comment, but told The Independent: “This is a personal and private matter.”

Barbara KnoxBarbara Knox was arrested on suspicion of drink driving

Cheshire Police said: "Police stopped a car in Hollow Lane, Knutsford, and a 56-year-old woman from Gloucestershire was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving.” The spokeswoman added: “An 80-year-old woman from Knutsford arrived at Knutsford police station and was also arrested on suspicion of drink-driving. She was bailed pending further inquiries."

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Coronation Street's 'Rita' Gives Knutsford Police Easiest Arrest Of 2014


Barbara Knox Coronation Street

Coronation Street actress Barbara Knox, 80, has been arrested for suspected drink driving. The soap veteran - who plays Rita Tanner (previously Sullivan) - was allegedly arrested after driving herself to Cheshire's Knutsford Police Station to demand the release of her daughter - who had been arrested for the same offence. 

Barbara KnoxBarbara Knox Was Arrested On Suspicion of Drink-Driving

Knox's daughter Maxine Ashcroft was reportedly pulled over and breathalysed following an afternoon out with her mum - she was found to be almost three times the legal limit for driving.

Continue reading: Coronation Street's 'Rita' Gives Knutsford Police Easiest Arrest Of 2014

Barbara Knox, Coronation Street and William Roache Saturday 27th November 2010 Barbara Knox and William Roache arrives at Great John Street Hotel for a reception after filming a Coronation Street Variety Show to celebrate Corrie's 50 years on television Manchester, England

Barbara Knox, Coronation Street and William Roache

Barbara Knox and Coronation Street - Wednesday 7th July 2010 at Granada Studios Manchester, England

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