December 11, 2008 18:03
Babyshambles' Mik Whitnall admits possessing drugs
Guitarist will be sentenced for the crime soon
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Babyshambles guitarist Mik Whitnall has admitted possessing a Class A drug.
As previously reported, Whitnall was arrested on October 12 for suspected drug offences in Blackheath, London.
Following his arrest, police searched the guitarist's home and allegedly found rocks of crack cocaine.
Appearing yesterday (December 10) in Greenwich Crown Court, London, Whitnall admitted possession of a Class A drug.
He will be sentenced at a later date, according to The Sun.
Whitnall has two previous drug convictions and five cautions.
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