Tyson held on drink and drugs charges

Mike Tyson was arrested early today on suspicion of driving under the influence and possession of cocaine after police in the US state of Arizona stopped him shortly after he left a Scottsdale nightclub.

Sgt Larry Hall said the boxer was stopped after his car almost struck a sheriff’s vehicle while leaving the club at about 1.45am local time.

“He showed signs of impairment and voluntarily submitted to field sobriety tests,” said Hall, a member of the Buckeye Police Department who was working in the area as part of a holiday period task force.

Hall said Tyson was placed under arrest after “showing more signs of impairment” during the field sobriety tests.

Police then found cocaine on him and in his car, Hall said. The boxer was alone in the car.

Tyson was booked at a Maricopa County sheriff’s jail and was expected to have an initial appearance before a judge later today to determine bail, Hall said.