Britney Spears reportedly arrested on DUI charge

Pop star Britney Spears has been arrested in California, Ventura County Sheriff's Office records show.

US gossip site TMZ reported that Spears was arrested for driving under the influence.

Arrest records seen by the Press Association show Toxic singer Spears, 44, was arrested on March 5.

She has been allocated a booking number and the records list her gender as female and her race a white.

TMZ reported she was arrested at 9.30pm local time and she was detained by the Sheriff's department about 3am.

She was released from jail about 6am.

Spears has a May 4 court date scheduled.

with AP