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Soccer star held in drink-drive probe

Chelsea star Michael Essien has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving, it was revealed on Tuesday.

The 24-year-old midfielder was released on bail pending further inquiries after he was pulled over by police in south London in the early hours of Monday morning after driving his black Range Rover, according to reports.

A Scotland Yard spokeswoman said: "At approximately 5.10 (Monday) 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."

The spokeswoman added: "He has been bailed to July pending inquiries."

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