OC star accused of drink-driving

Mischa Barton was stopped by sheriff's deputies early on Thursday

Actress Mischa Barton has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving, police in Los Angeles County have said.

The ex-star of The OC was pulled over after police allegedly saw her car straddling two lanes of traffic and failing to signal when making a turn.

The 21-year-old was also held on suspicion of possessing cannabis and driving without a licence.

Barton spent about seven hours in custody in West Hollywood before bail of $10,000 (£5,005) was paid.

"During Ms Barton's detention, it was determined that she was an unlicensed driver and was driving while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage," the official police report said.

A court hearing has been scheduled for 28 February.

Barton played Marissa Cooper on teen drama The OC from 2003 to 2006, when her character died in a car crash.

The London-born actress has also appeared in several movies, including The Sixth Sense, the current St Trinian's film and Sir Richard Attenborough's latest offering, Closing the Ring.