Doherty arrives at court after warrant is issued

Singer Pete Doherty arrived at court today to face drugs charges minutes after a warrant was issued for his arrest.

District Judge Davinder Lachhar issued the warrant at West London Magistrates’ Court when Doherty was almost two and a half hours late for his court appearance.

Moments later, Doherty appeared at the courthouse, where was due to face charges including possession of a Class A drug.

His car first pulled in and then drove off again before dropping the singer off.

As the 28-year-old walked in he tried to avoid the mass of photographers crowded outside the entrance.

Moments before the district judge had issued a warrant saying: “This is a court of law. He should have been here at 9.30 and he isn’t. I am giving a warrant with no bail.”