Speeding Bieber claimed he was chased

Teenage heart-throb singer Justin Bieber has been given a speeding ticket in Los Angeles after he said he was being chased by at least one other vehicle.

California Highway Patrol Officer Ming Hsu said Justin, 18, was cited for driving in excess of 65mph at about 10.45am on Friday, after calls came in complaining of a freeway chase on southbound US Highway 101, near Studio City.