Screen Villain Faces Red Light Ban

Actor Steven Berkoff will have to appear in court next month if he wants to avoid a driving ban for jumping a red light in the City of London.

The Hollywood and theatre legend's case was adjourned today after the additional penalty points made him liable for disqualification under totting procedures.

Stepney-born Octopussy and Rambo star Berkoff, 75, of Narrow Street, Limehouse was caught jumping the light while driving his VW Beetle in Upper Thames Street at the junction of Queen Street Place on October 25, last year.

The charge was supported by photographic evidence that shows the light was red for 1.5 seconds when Berkoff drove through.

He is due to return to City of London Magistrates' Court on February 18.