Steve Wynne was once riding high — running a thriving kitchen design business, living in a stunning £1.1 million home in Wilmslow, and cruising around in his sleek Bentley Continental GT.
But life took a sharp, unexpected turn, leading him into a deeply troubling spiral that ended with a drug-driving arrest and a dramatic personal collapse.
The Shocking Incident on Cheshire Roads
On a June day in 2023, police stopped Wynne as he was driving his powerful black Bentley through Alderley Edge, a village famous for its wealthy residents.
Witnesses say the car was swerving across lane lines, and at the roadside, officers noticed Wynne looked unusually pale and unwell.
Tests later revealed he had cocaine levels in his blood eight times the legal limit — a serious drug-driving offence.
A Marriage That Lasted Just 24 Hours
The court heard that Wynne’s troubles began after a whirlwind romance with a woman he met online.
They married, but shockingly, the marriage ended after just one day.
Worse still, Wynne claims she disappeared with £200,000 — money he had loaned her to help launch a beauty salon business.
This sudden betrayal left him devastated and spiraling into a nervous breakdown.
Losing It All: Business, Home, and Stability
Before his troubles, Wynne owned Wilmslow Kitchen Interiors and employed more than nine people.
But following the breakdown and personal chaos, his business closed down, and he was forced to move out of his luxury home into a rented semi-detached house in Handforth.
Now reliant on universal credit, Wynne struggles to cover even his basic living expenses.
Court Appearance and Legal Consequences
At Crewe magistrates court, Wynne pleaded guilty to two counts of drug driving.
Despite the seriousness of the offence, the judge took his difficult personal circumstances into account, sentencing him to a 12-month driving ban, a fine of £162, and a surcharge of £65.
The court also noted Wynne’s previous minor offences but acknowledged his current mental health struggles.
The Defense’s Perspective on a Man in Crisis
Wynne’s lawyer described the case as a “sad tale,” highlighting how the businessman’s life crumbled after being “conned” by his brief wife.
She stressed that Wynne has never been a habitual drug user and suggested the traces of cocaine found were linked to someone else’s use.
His impaired driving, she argued, was more due to his emotional state than substance abuse.
Looking Ahead: A Hard Road to Recovery
Today, Wynne is facing the difficult challenge of rebuilding his life from scratch.
With his former business gone, his marriage ended abruptly, and his finances depleted, he’s relying on public support while trying to get back on his feet.
His story serves as a stark reminder of how quickly fortunes can change — and how fragile success can be when personal trust is broken.