Former England internationals Rob Lee and Warren Barton are being held on suspicion of taking a limousine in east London.
The ex-Newcastle players were arrested last night.
Scotland Yard refused to confirm the names, but said two men aged 38 and 41 have been arrested on suspicion of taking and driving a vehicle and driving while unfit.
Officers were called to Hackney Road at about 11.30pm to reports of a car being stolen, a Scotland Yard spokesman said.
The limousine was found in the same road, having been involved in a collision with a van.
The men were arrested later at two east London addresses.
Officers are also investigating reports that a satellite navigation system and a mobile phone were stolen from the limousine, Scotland Yard said.
The men are in custody at an east London police station.
Scotland Yard refused to confirm the names, but said two men aged 38 and 41 have been arrested on suspicion of taking and driving a vehicle and driving while unfit.
Officers were called to Hackney Road at about 11.30pm to reports of a car being stolen, a Scotland Yard spokesman said.
The limousine was found in the same road, having been involved in a collision with a van.
The men were arrested later at two east London addresses.
Officers are also investigating reports that a satellite navigation system and a mobile phone were stolen from the limousine, Scotland Yard said.
The men are in custody at an east London police station.
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