Former North Melbourne coach Dean Laidley has been taken into police custody, reports Nine News.

The 53-year old was reportedly arrested in St Kilda last night and will remain behind bars until May 11 after not applying for bail.

The details surrounding his arrest are currently unknown.

โ€œThe father of three and former premiership player this afternoon fronted a magistrate in court with multiple charges,โ€ Nine reporter Lana Murphy said.

โ€œIt was a brief appearance and he did not apply for bail, and therefore will remain in custody until the 11th of May, when Iโ€™m told more will be revealed about his charges.โ€

Laidley played 151 games for West Coast and North Melbourne and coached the Kangaroos from 2003-2009.