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BBC Peaky Blinders' Arthur Shelby star found with crack cocaine in pub


Peaky Blinders actor Paul Anderson, who played Arthur Shelby in the BBC drama, has pleaded guilty in court after being found with crack cocaine in a London pub

Peaky 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 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. Paul Anderson pleaded guilty to the charges (Image: No credit)His lawyer shared: "He is often recognised and does his best to please fans of the show by slipping into character.

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