EMERGENCY services were called to a roadside ditch in Bricket Wood this morning after receiving reports of a man trapped in his car.

Police and fire crews found a black Porshe in a ditch when they attended the incident outside the Bricket Wood Sports and Country Club on Lye Lane at around 9.10am.

The man inside the car was able to free himself and sustained no injuries.

Police have confirmed no other vehicles were involved and it is currently unknown why the car came off the carriageway.

A 44-year-old man from St Albans has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving and is being held in custody.