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Boy George charged with false imprisonment

Boy George - Due in court next month
Boy George - Due in court next month

Boy George has been charged with false imprisonment after he allegedly chained a man to a wall at his London home.

The DJ and singer, real name George O'Dowd, was released on police bail and is due to appear in court on 22 November.

A police spokesperson said: "George O'Dowd ... is charged with false imprisonment of a 28-year-old male ... on April 28, 2007."

The former Culture Club star was arrested in May after a man accused him of "false imprisonment and common assault" at his home.

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