Heather Locklear arrested for DUI

Heather Locklear has been arrested in California on suspicion of driving under the influence.

The Melrose Place actress was witnessed "driving erratically" while exiting a car park in Montecito on Saturday.

California Highway Patrol spokesman Tom Marshall told People: "The witness said Locklear was revving her engine loudly, and backed over a pair of sunglasses several times."

Locklear, who was described as "disoriented and impaired" by an officer at the scene, was taken to a local police station to undergo drug and alcohol tests.

Marshall said: "Alcohol was ruled out as a factor, but based on the officer's observations, we believe Locklear was under the influence of prescription medication."

The 47-year-old was arrested on suspicion of DUI and being under the influence of a controlled substance at 7pm. She was released on bail several hours later.

Locklear checked into an Arizona medical centre in June to be treated for anxiety and depression.