George Michael was told this morning at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court that he could be facing jail, after admitting to driving under the influence of cannabis, and crashing into a branch of Snappy Snaps in Hampstead.

The singer, whose real name is Georgios Panayiotou, was arrested last month and has pleaded guilty to the charge, as well as posession of cannabis. 

 Officers suspected Michael had taken drugs after they noticed his dilated pupils and "spaced out" demeanour. He was then taken to Hampstead police station, where officers found two cannabis joints on him. A blood test later confirmed that Michael was under the influence of cannabis. He had not been drinking alcohol.

District Judge Robin McPhee told him, "I make it clear the options in respect of sentence remain open, including the power to imprison. It is a serious matter. Your driving was extremely poor and there was an accident. There is also a conviction from three years ago."

Michael was handed an interim six-month driving ban and is set to be sentenced next month on September 14.