PEAKY Blinders star Paul Anderson looked a far cry from his BBC character in a sharp suit on a rainy day in London.
The actor, 48, wrapped up in a chunky cream fleece leopard print hoodie as he picked up a pastry from the bakery.
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Paul Anderson ate something at a London bakeryCredit: Splash
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The actor plays Arthur Shelby in Peaky BlindersCredit: Shutterstock
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BBC star wearing oversized outfit Credit: Splash
Actor Arthur Shelby was recently seen in a promotional video for the unquestionable boxing showdown between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk.
The elaborate video, narrated by Anderson, saw him appear as a Wild West barber, giving Fury a shave before the two fighters faced off in the open.
Criminal offenses related to drugs
Anderson’s foray into food in the capital also comes after he pleaded guilty to possessing cocaine and amphetamines following a Boxing Day binge in Camden, London.
He was fined £1,345 last month after appearing at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court.
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Police officers were called to the pub around 6.30pm on December 26.
The actor, who stars alongside Cillian Murphy in the popular BBC drama, admitted possession of the Class A drug, as well as Class B amphetamines and two Class C prescription substances.
A Met Police spokesman said: “Police were called at around 6.30pm on December 26, 2023, to West End Lane in Camden.
“The police came and arrested the man.
“Paul Anderson, 48, of West Hampstead, was later charged with two counts of possession of a Class A drug and two counts of possession of a Class C drug.
“He appeared at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court on Thursday January 25.”
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Anderson was allegedly caught after a fellow drunk smelled crack cocaine.
His defense lawyer told the court he was put in an “unfortunate position” and “tried to play” his character, MailOnline reported.
It is understood the conviction could now cause “big problems” for the Peaky Blinders sequel, which is currently being written by screenwriter Steven Knight.
A source told MailOnline that this could have a “significant impact” on the feature sequel.
Sources say the conviction will make it difficult to “reprise the role” of Arthur Shelby despite him being a “key character.”
“The third option would be to cancel the whole thing,” they added.
Knight previously told fans that the spin-off film should be “in theaters by spring 2024.”
It’s not entirely clear what the film will be about, but Knight has previously said that the film will include real-life World War II stories related to the titular group.
“I’ve had this in mind for a while, a story with the Peakys during World War II, and I’ve chosen three true stories to integrate into the film,” Knight confirmed.
The Sun Online has contacted a representative for Paul Anderson for comment.
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Anderson was found with crack cocaine, amphetamines, diazepam and pregabalin on Boxing DayCredit: � Caryn Mandabach Productions Ltd. in 2019
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An actor out of character at the Peaky Blinders premiere Credit: Getty
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Anderson in character playing Arthur, brother of Thomas Shelby (Cillian Murphy) Credit: BBC
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