Criminal celebrities: British stars who went behind bars - We all have secrets, even celebrities. When it comes to having a criminal past, most celebs have managed to move on to better things. Others have started their career looking squeaky clean, only to spiral into a whirlwind of criminal activity.

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Cheryl Cole -

Cheryl Cole is the former star of Girls Aloud, and a revered judge on ITV’s ‘The X Factor’.

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Cheryl Cole - Back in 2003, when she was known as Cheryl Tweedy, the singer was found guilty of assaulting a nightclub worker. Cole had to do 120 hours of community service and paid the victim £500 in compensation.

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Stephen Fry -

A jack of all trades, Stephen Fry can do just about anything. He’s known for acting in ‘Blackadder’ and presenting shows like ‘QI’. However, Fry found himself in trouble at an early age.

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At 17 years old, he was arrested in Swindon. He had stolen a credit card and gone on a spending spree.

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Charlie Heaton -

You probably known him as Jonathan Byers in Netflix hit series, ‘Stranger Things’. However, Charlie Heaton was found in possession of even stranger things upon a return to America.

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Charlie Heaton -

In October 2017, Heaton was denied access to the USA, after he was found with traces of a class A substance in his luggage. The incident even stopped him from attending the premiere of ‘Stranger Things 2’.

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Mick Jagger -

Mick Jagger is the celebrated frontman of the Rolling Stones. His passionate voice and riotous stage antics have given Jagger a career that spans decades.

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Mick Jagger -

However, Jagger has had a fair few brushes with the law. His first arrest happened in February 1967, when he was arrested for doing drugs at Keith Richards’ home. The host was also arrested.

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Hugh Grant -

Hugh Grant needs little introduction. The actor has a polished appearance and has starred in classic films like ‘Notting Hill’ and ‘Love Actually’. He recently appeared in 'A Very English Scandal'.

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However, Grant got into trouble in 1995, after an incident in Los Angeles. He was engaged with a sexual act with a sex worker, and was fined $1,180.

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Louis Tomlinson -

This One Direction member is a heartthrob for fans around the world. However, Tomlinson scuppered his teddy boy image last year.

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Louis Tomlinson -

He was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport, booked for attacking a paparazzo.

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Russell Brand -

A controversial figure to say the least, Russell Brand rose to fame as an edgy comedian with a silver tongue.

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Russell Brand -

Brand was put into custody after a short scuffle at Los Angeles International Airport. He attacked a paparazzo who blocked him and then-fiancée Katy Perry.

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Lily Allen -

Lily Allen is the pop darling behind hits like ‘Smile’ and ‘The Fear’. She’s always been one to stand up to something she believes in, but may have taken things too far in her early days.

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Lily Allen -

Allen was arrested in June 2007, after allegedly attacking a photographer. The singer was leaving a nightclub in London when the incident occured.

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Paul McCartney -

He was the bassist for The Beatles as well as an established solo star in his own right, Paul McCartney is seen as the squeaky clean member of the Fab Four.

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Paul McCartney -

However, Paul was arrested a couple of times in the ‘70s. He was also nicked for marijuana possession in 1980 when he was found to be carrying 8 ounces of marijuana upon arrival at an airport in Tokyo.

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Steven Gerrard -

The former England captain kept his cool when playing on the pitch, often being praised for his discipline and sportsmanship. However, things got the better of Gerrard in December 2008.

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Steven Gerrard -

The footballer was arrested after an assault in a nightclub. He was booked along with five other assailants.

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George Michael -

The late pop sensation is best known for hits like ‘Fame’ and ‘Careless Whisper’. Michael had an explosive career, which unfortunately saw some arrets.

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George Michael -

The most notable arrest was in April 1998. Michael was arrested for “engaging in a lewd act” in a public toilet in Beverly Hills. Michael spoofed the incident for his music video, ‘Outside’.

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J Hus -

J Hus is a rising star in the UK’s music scene. His debut album, ‘Common Sense’, was nominated for the Mercury Prize last year.

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J Hus -

However, Hus got himself in trouble earlier this year. He was arrested in east London, and charged with carrying a knife.

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Leslie Grantham -

Leslie Grantham is the late actor best known as Dirty Den from ‘Eastenders’. The celebrated actor had two big run-ins with the law, both early and late in his life.

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Leslie Grantham -

Whilst completing national service in Germany, Grantham tried to rob a taxi driver. The robbery failed, and Grantham shot and killed the driver, and he was then charged with murder. Years later, he turned his life around and became a household name.

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Sid Vicious -

Sid Vicious led a riotous life unlike any other. He was best known as the bassist for the Sex Pistols.

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Sid Vicious -

Vicious ended up behind bars in 1978. He was charged with assault after a scuffle with Todd Smith, Patti Smith’s brother. He was given 55 days on Rikers Island.

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Jamie Waylett -

Perhaps a lesser-known name on this list, Jamie Waylett definitely deserves a spot here. The actor is famed for his only role, the menacing Vincent Crabbe in the ‘Harry Potter’ series.

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Jamie Waylett -

Waylett was booked back in 2011, for getting involved in the England riots. He was also charged with growing marijuana in his home.

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