Arsenal defender Andre Santos charged with dangerous driving

Arsenal defender Andre Santos has been charged with dangerous driving (Getty Images)

Arsenal defender Andre Santos has been charged with dangerous driving, Scotland Yard said today.

The footballer, from Sao Paulo in Brazil, was arrested on August 17 by police in Mill Hill, north London, for allegedly driving erratically.

Yesterday he answered police bail and was charged with dangerous driving and driving without due care and attention.

The 29-year-old will appear at Hendon Magistrates' Court on September 27.

PA