Coronation Street actor Jacob Roberts was caught on camera in a confrontation outside a Manchester bar in the early hours, with police called to the scene.
The 36-year-old, who plays Detective Constable Kit Green in the ITV soap, was with friends trying to get into Kiely's Irish bar when the incident occurred. Video footage shows Roberts, who is 6ft 4in tall, apparently calling one of the bouncers a "d**k" after being denied entry, with a uniformed police officer later seen speaking to the actor and his group.
Staff member claims police were called
A staff member from Kiely's Irish Bar told The Sun: "We were closing for the night, but he wanted to come in. He was giving it, 'Do you know who I am?'. I had to phone the police."
The staff member added: "He thinks he is something special because he is out of Coronation Street. He really isn't. He wouldn't move and wouldn't go away. I didn't recognise him, but one of my colleagues said, 'He is off Coronation Street'."
Claiming Roberts should apologise to the doorman, they concluded: "He should apologise to the doorman. Just because you are on a soap opera it doesn't mean you can treat people like that."
Video shows exchange with doorman
In a video posted on YouTube channel BossmanAudit, the doorman can be heard saying: "This man is the policeman from Coronation Street. He's hitting the doors trying to get in." An officer tells the bouncer: "I'll sort it" as Roberts says: "He's just being a d**k mate. I've walked off from it." Another man says to the officer: "They said we're too drunk. We said, 'All right we'll leave'."
Recognising Roberts from television, a voice off camera asks: "Are you an actor?" Nodding, Roberts says "Yes" before smiling and shaking the person's hand.
Police confirm attendance
Greater Manchester Police confirmed officers attended after a report of a disturbance on Sunday. The Mirror has contacted ITV for comment.
Roberts arrived on the cobbles in 2024 as dodgy detective Kit, Bernie Winter's (Jane Hazlegrove) long-lost son. His storylines have included discovering he is Brody Michaelis' (Ryan Mulvey) dad and being left fighting for his life following a stabbing attack. The character has also had a romantic journey, enjoying a brief liaison with Shona Platt (Julia Goulding) before embarking on a relationship with Sarah Platt (Tina O'Brien). Off screen, Roberts is dating Corrie's PR manager, Caitlin Connolly.
