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George Michael quizzed over crash | George Michael quizzed over crash |
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Singer George Michael was arrested and questioned by police after his Land Rover was in collision with a lorry on the A34 in Berkshire. | Singer George Michael was arrested and questioned by police after his Land Rover was in collision with a lorry on the A34 in Berkshire. |
The 46-year-old was held on suspicion of driving under the influence of drink or drugs, but released without charge after five hours. | |
He was taken to Loddon Valley police station near Reading following the incident in the early hours of Friday. | |
A Thames Valley Police spokeswoman confirmed the singer had been released. | |
Police were called to the crash, involving a silver Land Rover and a lorry, two miles north of the M4 at about 0001 BST. | |
Driving ban | |
"The driver of the Land Rover, a 46-year-old man, was arrested at the scene and taken into police custody," said the spokeswoman. | |
"He was later released without charge." | |
In June 2007 the singer was banned from driving for two years after pleading guilty to driving while unfit through drugs. | In June 2007 the singer was banned from driving for two years after pleading guilty to driving while unfit through drugs. |
He was accused of colliding with three parked cars and driving off without notifying the owners. | |
He was also twice cautioned for possessing cannabis after being found asleep at the wheel of his car on two separate occasions in 2006. |
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