Hollyoakes Ricky Whittle has been arrested

Hollyoakes Actor and Strictly Come Dancing Ricky Whittle have shocked BBC and Hollyoakes Bosses after being arrested on suspicion of assault on Liverpool City Centre.

Ricky Whittle, 29, was arrested and taken to Duke Street police station in the early hours on 27^th November where he was questioned relating to the assault.

A spokesperson for Merseyside Police have said Ricky Whittle was arrested after he was involved in an incident which involved a collision between a car and a male pedestrian.

Sources at the BBC have said they are shocked at the incident and are waiting to hear from Ricky Whittle.

Hollyoakes Ricky Whittle is believed to have attended a party in Liverpool and the incident happened after the party.

Strictly Come Dancing Bosses are now trying to find out if Ricky Whittle will be able to compete in the competition on Saturday and sources have said the actor who is favourite to win the show could leave the Saturday hit show with major problems if he is not able to compete.