Actor Bradley Riches, known for his role as Lewis Barton in "Emmerdale" and James McEwan in Netflix's "Heartstopper," has reported the theft of his car and coffee truck. The incident occurred while Riches, 24, was attending the premiere of "Heartstopper" in London on Wednesday.
Riches shared his distress in a tearful Instagram post, revealing that both his car and his coffee truck, associated with his business Bradley's Bar & Cafe, were stolen. "Two things I've worked so incredibly hard for, gone just like that," he wrote, adding, "I'm absolutely heartbroken."
![Posting a tearful selfie on Instagram, Bradley shared that it was his car and coffee truck that had been stolen]( "Bradley Riches "Emmerdale" star "Heartstopper" actor")
The theft has been reported to the police, who are investigating. In a statement on the Bradley's Bar & Cafe Instagram page, Riches' team requested assistance from the public, particularly in the Leeds and Bradford areas, to keep an eye out for the vehicles. They asked anyone with information to send a private message.
Riches' role in "Heartstopper" saw his character develop a storyline with Isaac Henderson in the second season, exploring themes of asexuality. He also gained public recognition from his appearance on "Celebrity Big Brother" in 2024.
This news follows Riches' recent marriage to artist Scott Johnston in an intimate ceremony in Maidenhead on April 8, 2026. The couple shared photos from their wedding day, surrounded by friends.
