Soccer star Defoe 'unlawfully' arrested

Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe was “unlawfully” arrested today on suspicion of driving while disqualified, his lawyer said.

Defoe’s solicitor said the 26-year-old England international was not disqualified but had been held for more than five hours at a police station in Harlow, Essex.

Essex Police said the arrest had been based on “inaccurate” information held on a computer.

A spokesman said the player was released as soon as the error came to light.