Doherty arrested on drunk driving and drugs charges

BRITISH police have arrested singer Pete Doherty on suspicion of drunk driving and drug possession.

Fri, 12 Jun, 2009 - 01:00

Gloucestershire Constabulary says a 30-year-old man was arrested after officers spotted a car driving erratically in Gloucester, about 160km west of London, early yesterday.

A police official speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed the man was Doherty, who played a concert in Gloucester on Wednesday.

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Courts Place: Gloucester Place: London Person: Doherty Person: Pete Doherty Organisation: British police Organisation: Gloucestershire Constabulary

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