Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving.

The 24-year-old was stopped by police in south London in the early hours of yesterday morning.  He has been released on bail pending further inquiries.

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."

Essien is suspended for tomorrow's Champions League semi-final first leg clash with Liverpool.