Corrie's Rita, 80, in real-life drink-drive arrest

Coronation Street actress Barbara Knox has been arrested for drink-driving.

Fri, 28 Mar, 2014 - 10:12

Coronation Street actress Barbara Knox has been arrested for drink-driving.

The 80-year-old – who plays the role of Rita Tanner in the ITV soap – was held on suspicion of driving under the influence at her local police station in Knutsford, Cheshire.

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Courts Entertainment Heathrow Place: Knutsford, Cheshire Place: Hollow Lane, Knutsford Place: Gloucestershire Place: Knutsford Place: Coronation Street Person: Rita Person: Barbara Knox Person: Rita Tanner Person: Maxine Ashcroft Person: Knox Person: Ashcroft Organisation: ITV Organisation: Cheshire Police

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