25-04-2007, 11:07 AM
Chelsea star Michael Essien has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving.
The 24-year-old footballer was released on bail pending further inquiries after he was pulled over by police on the Old Kent Road, south London, on Monday.
It is reported the midfielder, who is suspended for the Champions League clash with Liverpool, had been driving a black Range Rover.
Scotland Yard confirmed a 24-year-old man had been stopped in Southwark and arrested by officers.
The 24-year-old footballer was released on bail pending further inquiries after he was pulled over by police on the Old Kent Road, south London, on Monday.
It is reported the midfielder, who is suspended for the Champions League clash with Liverpool, had been driving a black Range Rover.
Scotland Yard confirmed a 24-year-old man had been stopped in Southwark and arrested by officers.