Doherty's late gig arrival after cat death

Troubled Babyshambles rocker Pete Doherty fought back tears at a London gig on Tuesday, after burying his beloved pet cat just hours before he was due to go on stage.

The star apologised for arriving late to the show at the capital's Brixton Mass venue, telling fans he had been forced to lay the animal to rest at the roadside before heading to the performance.