Newcastle United star Cheick Tiote, 26, was stopped in his Chevrolet Camaro close to the team’s Benton training HQ in the city.
The customised American ‘muscle car’ is familiar to the team’s fans as it is painted in the Toon colours of black and white - and has a personalised number plate.
Ivory Coast international Tiote, recently returned from the Africa Cup of Nations, was required to pull over before being questioned by cops.
Shortly afterwards, the car was seized and towed away to a police pound as a bemused Tiote looked on.
In a statement, Northumbria Police said: “At around 1.30pm on Tuesday, a car was stopped on Benton Park Road, Newcastle, and a 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of fraud in relation to driving offences.”
Their spokeswoman confirmed inquiries were on-going.
Tiote could face a fine, penalty points on his licence or even a driving ban if allegations against him are proven.
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