George Michael denies drug problem

Oct 3, 2006, 13:54 GMT

George Michael insists he doesn't "have a problem with drugs", despite being found slumped at the wheel of his car for the second time this year.

The former Wham star was discovered by police in a "semi-conscious state" in his Mercedes, which was obstructing a set of traffic lights in North West London, early on Sunday morning (01.10.06). Police also found a small amount of cannabis in his vehicle.

Michael was taken to the Royal Free Hospital, in Hampstead, for checks and was later cautioned for being unfit to drive and drug possession.

Despite his arrest, the singer issued a statement yesterday (02.10.06) denying he has a drug problem.

He said: "This is the second time in a year I have been caught with an unused spliff in my car.

"I had no drink or drugs on my body. I haven't got a problem with drugs."

In February, the 'Careless Whisper' singer was discovered slumped at the wheel of his car at London's Hyde Park Corner.

This latest episode occurred just one week into his current world tour, his first for fifteen years. A spokesman for Michael said that he does not plan to cancel any of the 50 dates.

Yesterday, the pop superstar and his partner Kenny Goss flew to Lyons, France, where he was due to perform.

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