"This was an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable," a representative for Spears said in a statement to NBC News. She was released Thursday, according to jail records.

Singer Britney ​Spears was arrested ‌Wednesday night in ‌Ventura ⁠County, ⁠California on suspicion of DUI (driving ​under the influence), the California ​Highway Patrol has confirmed ⁠to Reuters. A ⁠representative ⁠for Spears ​did not immediately respond ​to ⁠a Reuters request for comment.

Britney Spears, 44 was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol near Westlake Village on March 4.

The singer was taken into custody overnight by the California Highway Patrol and released hours later, officials confirmed.

Britney Spears' rep is reacting to the pop star's DUI arrest, calling it 'an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable.'

Britney Spears was arrested Wednesday night in Southern California and booked early the following morning, though the charge was not clear, according to the Ventura County Sheriff’s office website. Messages seeking comment were left with the sheriff's office;

The BBC has learned that Spears was not admitted to hospital after the arrest, but was briefly taken to a medical facility by law enforcement for the purpose of administering bloo

Britney Spears' arrest can be the "first step in long overdue change that needs to occur," her manager has said. The singer was arrested in Ventura County, California, on Wednesday evening and released on Thursday morning,