‘Shameless’ star Ethan Cutkosky arrested for DUI

Shameless actor Ethan Cutkosky has been arrested on suspicion of misdemeanour driving under the influence near Los Angeles.

Burbank police Sgt John Pfrommer said the 18-year-old was pulled over last Wednesday night after being spotted straddling lanes and was later arrested. Pfrommer says blood-alcohol tests are still pending. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department records show Cutkosky was released early on Thursday morning on $5,000 (Dh18,360) bail.

Representatives for Cutkosky and Showtime didn’t immediately return a request for comment on Tuesday.

Cutkosky plays Carl, the middle son of William H. Macy’s character, Frank Gallagher, on the Showtime series.