France’s former President Nicolas Sarkozy has been detained by police over suspected influence-peddling.

Sarkozy reportedly arrived early on Tuesday to be quizzed by investigators in the west of Paris after his lawyer was held on Monday.

The ex-French leader’s questioning relates to a raft of corruption cases.

Among other things police are also said to be trying to establish whether Sarkozy, with the help of his lawyer, attempted to pervert the course of justice.

Under French law suspects can be held up to 48 hours before they must be charged or released.