Chelsea star Michael Essien has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving, it was revealed today.
The midfielder was released on bail pending further inquiries after he was pulled over by police in south London in the early hours of yesterday morning.
The 24-year-old, who is suspended for tomorrow's Champions League semi-final first leg clash with Liverpool, had been driving his black Range Rover, according to reports.
A Scotland Yard spokeswoman said: 'At approximately 5.10 yesterday morning, officers in Southwark stopped a vehicle driving in the Old Kent Road.
'Officers spoke with the driver and subsequently arrested a 24-year-old man on suspicion of drink-driving.
'He has been bailed to July pending inquiries.'
