A man who microwaved his pet rabbit to death has been jailed for 16 weeks - with a judge branding the killing “sadistic”.

Rock musician Pete Doherty escaped with a fine today despite “stupidly” walking into a court with 13 wraps of heroin in his pocket.

Rock singer Pete Doherty, who is charged with drink-driving after a gig, posed for pictures on a court steps today before being given until October to decide on his plea.