United Kingdom, March 5 -- Britney Spears' representative has said the singer needs "help and support" after she was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

The troubled Toxic singer, 44, was taken into custody by the California Highway Patrol at about 9.30pm on Wednesday (05.03.26) in Ventura County, with reports saying she was handcuffed on suspicion of DUI and booked early on Thursday morning at about 3am before being released around 6am.

Shortly after the news of her arrest broke, a representative for the star told the Daily Mirror: "This was an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable.

"Britney is going to take the right steps and comply with the law and hopefully this can be the first step in long overdue...