Michael faces jail over drug-driving crash

The 47-year-old star, real name Georgios Panayiotou, appeared amid heavy security at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court in London after he was arrested last month.

He pleaded guilty to driving while unfit through drugs and possessing two cannabis cigarettes when he was held in Hampstead, London, in the early hours of July 4.

The court heard the Wham! star was found slumped at the wheel of his car after a resident dialled 999 to report a vehicle had ploughed into a branch of Snappy Snaps.

Michael was found carrying two cannabis cigarettes and tests on a sample of his blood revealed he had chemicals linked to the drug in his system.

District Judge Robin McPhee banned Michael from driving and said he could be jailed when he returns to court on September 14 to be sentenced.