Britney Spears arrested on reported ‘driving under the influence’ charge

Britney Spears was arrested on March 5 (PA)

Pop star Britney Spears’ has been arrested for driving under the influence, which her representatives said could spark a “long overdue” change in the troubled singer’s life.

The Toxic singer was arrested in California on March 5, according to Ventura County Sheriff’s Office records, with US gossip site TMZ reporting that the 44-year-old was held for drink driving.