BBC Peaky Blinders' Arthur Shelby star found with crack cocaine in pub
ok.co.ukPeaky Blinders actor Paul Anderson, known for playing Arthur Shelby on the BBC drama, has been found with crack cocaine in a pub after 'slipping into character'.The 48 year old star was caught when police were called to a pub in Camden, north London on Boxing Day.
Paul later appeared before Highbury Magistrates' Court on January 25, where he admitted possession of class A and B drugs, as well as two class C prescription substances.
However, his actions could have a "significant impact" on his future with any Peaky Blinders projects, insiders say.The alarm was raised by a customer at the pub who smelt the crack cocaine fumes from the disabled toilet and alerted the manager, who then called The Metropolitan Police.
They found an "intoxicated" Paul, a young man and a 17-month-old child, the court heard. He had crack cocaine, amphetamines, Diazepam, and Pregabalin on him at the time.
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