Peaky Blinders actor Joe Cole has pleaded guilty to a speeding offence in London.
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Recent reports claim that Cole, 37, admitted to the offence on May 28, 2026, with details of the case now coming to light through court documents.
The actor was driving his BMW 1 Series when authorities caught him traveling at 24 mph near Wandsworth Common in south London.
The road reportedly had a 20 mph speed limit, meaning Cole was traveling four mph over the limit.
Actor Pleads Guilty to London Speeding Offence
Cole addressed the offence in court documents and explained that his work had taken him outside the country.
"I am an actor and have been abroad for the last few months," he reportedly said. "I have not received relevant documentation for me to pay the fine for this offence."
Court documents state that Cole has indicated he does not wish to attend court over the offence.
Instead, a magistrate will consider the case privately and determine what penalty the actor will receive.
It remains unclear whether authorities will make further details surrounding the case public, with much of the information remaining under wraps until recently.
The 37-year-old is best known for playing John Shelby in the hit television series Peaky Blinders between 2013 and 2017.
Cole appeared in 20 episodes of the popular crime drama, with the role helping take his acting career to another level.
Joe Cole Has Built Successful Career Since Peaky Blinders
In 2017, Cole played Frank in the popular Black Mirror episode "Hang the DJ."
His performance earned him a BAFTA TV Award nomination for Best Leading Actor.
Following his success in Peaky Blinders and Black Mirror, Cole went on to play Sean Wallace in Gangs of London between 2020 and 2025.
The actor is now set to portray legendary British fashion designer Alexander McQueen in the upcoming biographical drama The Queen of Fashion.
The movie will focus on the life of fashion stylist Isabella Blow, with Alex Marx writing, directing and producing the project.
Originally from Kingston, London, Cole is the son of George and Susan Cole and the eldest of five siblings.
One of his younger brothers is fellow actor Finn Cole, who starred alongside him in Peaky Blinders. The pair played brothers John and Michael Shelby in the hit series.
