Paul Gascoigne has been arrested for alleged drugs offences, sources have revealed.
The 43-year-old spent the night in police custody on suspicion of possessing a class A substance.
His arrest came days after the troubled ex-England footballer was warned he faced a possible jail sentence when he admitted drink driving at Newcastle Magistrates' Court.
The former Newcastle United and Tottenham star, known as Gazza, was arrested at a house in Burradon, North Tyneside.
A Northumbria Police spokesman said: "At shortly after 5.30pm on Thursday, police attended a property in North Tyneside.
"A 43-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a class A drug.
"A second man, aged 43, was later arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of drugs.
"Both men are still in custody and inquiries are on going."
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