Trial date set for Boy George

Boy George was sent for trial today, accused of falsely imprisoning a male escort by chaining him to a wall.

The pop star and DJ will next appear at London's Snaresbrook Crown Court on February 25, Thames Magistrates' Court ruled.

The 46-year-old - real name George O'Dowd - spoke during the minute-long hearing only to confirm his name and date of birth.

It is alleged that he falsely imprisoned a 28-year-old at his home in Ravey Street, Shoreditch, east London, on April 28.

The former Culture Club singer left court in a blacked-out silver estate car without comment.

He was released on conditional bail.