Arsenal defender Andre Santos was arrested after it was claimed the
Brazilian had driven his car at speeds of up to 130mph (209kph) in a bid
to escape from police, British media reported on Tuesday.
He was eventually stopped by officers close to Arsenal's training ground
at London Colney, north of the capital, on Friday, the day before the
side's opening Premier League match of the season.
A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: "Shortly after 9.30am on Friday
August 17, a 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of dangerous
driving and failing to stop for police on the A1, near to Junction 22 of
the M25.
"Officers' attention was drawn to the vehicle due to the manner of its
driving. The man has been bailed to return at a date in mid-September to
a North London police station."
The man was not breathalysed, police added. He could be jailed for up to two years if convicted of dangerous
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