Actor Sir Michael Gambon Caught Jumping Red Light

Actor Sir Michael Gambon has been punished for jumping a red light under the new Single Justice Procedure initiative, which dispenses justice behind closed doors.

The 74 year-old Dublin-born star, who played Hogwarts headmaster Professor Albus Dumbledore in six of the Harry Potter films did not have to appear at Lavender Hill Magistrates Court, where the pilot scheme is being trialled.

Sir Michael, of Meopham, Kent admitted failing to comply with the signal while driving his 2.5 litre grey Audi on the A40 Westway, Shepherd's Bush at 11.32am on February 13.

The summons, which was dealt with last week, stated the red light was illuminated for 12.7 seconds.

Under the Single Justice Scheme cases are not dealt with in open public court, but administratively when defendant's are happy to admit the offence and not appear.

The court revealed Sir Michael was fined £135, with £85 costs and ordered to pay a £20 victim surcharge.

His driving license was endorsed with three penalty points.