Police deny Jackson claims

MICHAEL JACKSON may face new charges if his claims that he was manhandled by police proved to be false, officers said.

Police in California have hit back at claims that the pop star was roughed up during his recent arrest over child sex abuse allegations.

A news conference heard police tape recordings of Jackson saying he was “wonderful, thank you very much” and “fine” while in custody. The 45-year-old star was also heard whistling and humming to himself as he was driven to the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office in California.