Pop star Britney Spears has been arrested in California, according to records from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office.

US celebrity news website TMZ reported that the 90’s pop princess was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

Arrest records seen by the Press Association show the Toxic singer, 44, was arrested on March 5. She was given a booking number after being taken into custody.

According to TMZ, Spears was arrested at around 9.30pm local time. She was later detained by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department at approximately 3am.

The singer was released from jail at around 6am the same morning.

The singer has previously faced driving-related controversy.

In 2007, the Mississippi-born performer avoided a criminal hit-and-run trial after agreeing to pay for damage caused when photographers captured her car striking another vehicle while she attempted to park in a California car park. Images from the incident showed Spears checking her own vehicle before leaving the scene.

City London News will continue to monitor the situation and keep readers updated as more information becomes available.