Doherty off hook as judge ‘impressed’ with his song

ROCK star Pete Doherty avoided jail again yesterday after a judge said she was “impressed” with his attempts to come off drugs — and also with one of his songs.

The Babyshambles frontman was told at Thames Magistrates’ Court, east London, that sending him to prison would be “counterproductive” as he continues rehabilitation at a London clinic.

Doherty pleaded guilty last month to five counts on possessing heroin, cocaine — of which some was crack cocaine — and cannabis.