A driver today denied using “threatening and abusing” behaviour in a road rage confrontation with BBC presenter Jeremy Vine.

Shanique Pearson, 22, was charged after Radio 2 and Crimewatch presenter Mr Vine, 51, passed a video of his ride to work through Kensington on August 26 to the Metropolitan police.

The student living in Vauxhall appeared at Hammersmith Magistrates’ Court charged with driving without reasonable consideration to other road users, using a vehicle without a valid vehicle licence and using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour.

She pleaded not guilty to all three counts.

Mr Vine, a Radio 2 and Crimewatch presenter, was on his way from work at the time of the incident, the court heard.

Ms Pearson, wearing a jacket with a faux fur collar and grey top, spoke only to confirm her name, address and age and enter her not guilty pleas.