West Ham striker Carlton Cole was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving in central London in the early hours of Tuesday morning, it was revealed today.

More than 70,000 die-hard party-goers braved the rain to join in celebrations at London’s St Patrick’s Day parade and festival.

British Police could resort to using rubber bullets if riots break out during tomorrow’s May Day demonstrations in London, the chairman of the Metropolitan Police Authority, Lord Harris, has warned.