United Kingdom, Aug. 25 -- Sting is being sued for millions by his The Police bandmates.

The 73-year-old musician's former bandmates - guitarist Andy Summers and drummer Stewart Copeland - claim they are owed "millions in lost royalties" relating to the band's music, including the hit song Every Breath You Take.

A source told The Sun newspaper: "This has been coming for quite some time. Lawyers tried repeatedly to reach an out-of-court settlement but hit a stalemate.

"Andy and Stewart decided there was no alternative than court so pressed the button. They say they are owed millions in lost royalties."

The pair presented Sting with a High Court writ and the case has been listed at London's High Court under "general commercial contracts...