英语文摘:Singer George Michael arrested for car crash again

BEIJING, July 7 (Xinhuanet) -- The "Faith" singer George Michael has been arrested after he crashed his car into a shop front in London, according to media reports Wednesday.

A CCTV monitor showed that the 47-year-old singer lost control of his Ranger Rover and then smashed into the front of a camera store in Hampstead, north London.

A Metropolitan Police spokesman confirmed: "Police were called at approximately 3.30 a.m. on Sunday to reports of a vehicle in collision with a building."

George Michael performs in concert at the Forum during his "Live Global Tour" in Inglewood, California June 25, 2008

The British singer was unhurt in the accident. He made the test for alcohol and drugs in a nearby police station and was released until August pending further inquiries.

The incident is the seventh time George, who openly admits to being a cannabis user, has been at the center of a police investigation into his driving.

Last year, he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence when his Land Rover hit a lorry on the A34 in Berkshire.