24 September 2024 , 18:56
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Arsenal legend Jens Lehmann has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving.
The German goalkeeper, who played in the ‘Invincibles’ team, was reportedly pulled over by cops over the weekend after being pictured at the Bavarian beer festival in Munich, Germany.
Lehmann, 54, was taken to a police station after he was "no longer able to blow", The Sun reports.
A source added: "There are police officers lurking around the Oktoberfest who are supposed to prevent drink driving."
Senior public prosecutor Anne Leiding commented: "Mr Lehmann was subjected to a police check on September 23, 2024 at around 1:30 a.m. due to his unusual driving behavior in a car in the inner city area of Munich."
She continued: "The police are said to have noticed a clear smell of alcohol and an unsafe manner. A breath alcohol test did not produce any usable results, whereupon a blood sample was ordered and the driver’s licence was confiscated.
"Our investigations are still pending. Suspicions of drunk driving continue."
Lehmann has addressed the arrest and told Bild: "I can’t say anything at the moment."