Doherty 'treated for manic depression'

Wayward rocker Pete Doherty has been diagnosed with manic depression and is receiving treatment for the condition.

The Babyshambles frontman - who was arrested on suspicion of stealing a car and possessing hard drugs on Monday - makes regular visits to London's Homerton Hospital, which specialises in mental health and addiction problems, writes British newspaper The Sun.

An insider tells the publication: "He is being given counselling and anti-depressants. He believes this is the way forward."

Doherty, who previously romanced supermodel Kate Moss, was slapped with 13 nights in prison in January and ordered to attend a rehabilitation programme following conviction on seven drug counts last month.

At that hearing, the judge warned he could face further time behind bars should he break his community service order.