Doherty bailed on robbery and blackmail charge

Troubled rock singer Pete Doherty was granted bail today when he appeared in court charged with robbery and blackmail.

Doherty, aged 25, of Islington, north London, was arrested after an alleged incident at a hotel.

The former Libertines lead vocalist appeared at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court before District Judge Dorothy Quick.

Fellow musician Alan Wass, aged 23, of Southgate, north London, was also granted bail over the same allegations.

They were both told to appear at Snaresbrook Crown Court on February 21.