Scottish Olympic silver medallist Dan Wallace has been suspended from swimming after pleading guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol.

In a joint statement, British Swimming and Scottish Swimming confirmed the 24-year-old will be banned for three months for violating the athlete code of conduct.

The Stirling University-based Scot will not be eligible for next month's World Championships in Budapest.

In a statement, Wallace said: "It is with much regret that I was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol.

"Not only have I let myself, my family and team-mates down, I have put others at risk and I am profoundly sorry for my actions.

"I recognise that I am in a position of influence and this type of behaviour is not acceptable in any way, shape or form.

"I am now looking to rebuild trust in everyone who has supported me and put their faith in me, and will do whatever it takes to come through this a better, stronger person. I am deeply sorry."

He said he had "signed a letter of intent outlining his commitment to work with the necessary support systems provided and reaffirming his responsibility to British Swimming, Scottish Swimming and the University of Stirling as an athlete".

His suspension from the sport runs until September 12.

Wallace won a silver medal as a member of the 4x200m freestyle relay team at the Olympics in Rio last summer. He won gold in the same event at the 2015 World Championships.

He also made headlines at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2014, shouting "for freedom" after winning gold in the 400m individual medley. He later clarified he was merely quoting a line from the film Braveheart and not commenting on the upcoming Scottish independence referendum.

British Swimming national performance director Chris Spice and Scottish Swimming director of performance Ally Whike said: "This is clearly unacceptable behaviour from Dan and we are disappointed by his actions.

"Dan has publicly acknowledged the seriousness of his mistake and is accepting of the consequences that must follow.

"Together, we will now support him through this difficult period to try to get this young and talented man back on track."