Detectives have launched an investigation into a shocking photograph of junkie rock star Pete Doherty allegedly injecting a drug into a girl fan’s arm, Scotland Yard confirmed today.

Rock star Pete Doherty was at the centre of another controversy today after police confiscated alcohol from his band at breakfast-time.

Charlotte Church is infuriated by musicians like wayward Babyshambles star Pete Doherty who promote the stereotypical image of artists as "tortured souls", and she is convinced she'll have boundless musical success despite her perfect lifestyle.

Babyshambles frontman Pete Doherty almost missed his duet with Elton John at London's Live 8 concert on Saturday completely - he woke up to find his car had been clamped.