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Oxford University student Emma Watson due in court tomorrow

Emma Watson is due in court this week. <i>(Image: PA)</i>
Emma Watson is due in court this week. (Image: PA)
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Oxford University student and Harry Potter star Emma Watson is due in court this week.

The Hollywood actress is well known for her iconic role as Hermione Granger in all eight of the wizarding world's films.

After turning her attention to studies, she opted to study a Master’s degree in creative writing at the University of Oxford in September 2023.

* Emma Watson has been banned from driving for six months and received three points on her licence - you can read the full story on the court case this morning (July 16) here * 

It was announced in February that Ms Watson had switched to a DPhil, which is Oxford's version of a PhD.

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The University of Oxford.The University of Oxford. (Image: University of Oxford)

Before that, Ms Watson had attended the Dragon School as well as the Headington School, where she studied for her GCSEs and A-levels.

But now the actress is due in High Wycombe Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (Wednesday, July 16) after allegedly being caught speeding in Oxford.


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A report in The Standard says that Ms Watson was said to have been travelling at 38mph in a 30mph zone near the city.

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Emma Watson grew up in Oxford.Emma Watson grew up in Oxford. (Image: PA / Ian West)

Court records read that the Harry Potter star was driving a £30,000 Audi S3 on a restricted road when a speed camera caught her.

Ms Watson’s sentencing is due to take place at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court this week, but it is not known whether she will attend in person.

The court has been contacted. 

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