Velvet Revolver singer arrested for DUI

Velvet Revolver singer Scott Weiland was arrested for driving under the influence of a drug after he crashed his car.

The musician was driving in California when he had the accident on November 21. He was arrested after a police officer noticed he showed "signs of impairment".

Weiland failed field sobriety tests, according to a police report obtained by TMZ, but his publicist insisted it was a minor accident and denied the claims.

The report said Weiland was taken to Van Nuys Jail after the accident and that he refused to take a blood or urine test. He was booked and released on a £20,000 bail.

The singer's representative, Kristine Ashton-Magnuson, said: "He voluntarily took a breathalyser test which the defence believes registers well within the legal limit. He is anxious to get to court ... and clear this matter up."

Weiland is next due in court on December 13.