Culture Club frontman Boy George is free on bail and will next appear at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Feb. 25 to face allegations that he imprisoned a male escort by chaining him to a wall.

The singer-turned DJ was sent to trial at the Thames Magistrates' Court over allegations that he falsely imprisoned and assaulted the 28-year-old in east London on April 28.

George O'Dowd, his real name, did not enter a plea but spoke only to confirm his name and date of birth in just one minute of appearance in court Thursday.

Dressed in a black jacket and shirt, he was freed on bail on condition that he does not contact the alleged victim.

Nicholas Paul, for the prosecution, told Thames magistrates that the case centered on an "allegation of false imprisonment" but gave no further details, London newspapers said.

After the hearing, it took six policemen to force a way through the crowd of photographers to his car. The popular singer left court in a blacked-out silver estate car without comment.