Former New York Giants safety Tyler Sash has been arrested and charged with public intoxication and interference in Iowa.

According to ESPN, Sash led police on a drunken scooter chase, before being caught and shot with a Taser gun.

Sash was seen travelling on his motorised scooter by police during the early hours of Saturday morning. The 25-year-old had his lights off, and despite being asked to stop, the ex-Giant refused.

With authorities continuing to chase him, Sash fled on foot, hiding behind a tree before being caught.

Sash made 23 appearances for the Giants between 2011 and 2012 before being suspended for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances.

He was cut by the Giants prior to the 2013 season.