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Pete Doherty arrives at court to face drug and driving offences

Babyshambles man appears in Cheltenham today (August 11)

Pete Doherty has arrived at Cheltenham Magistrates' Court today (August 11) to answer charges of drug and drink-driving offences.

The Babyshambles man was arrested on June 11 after being stopped for driving erratically in Gloucester in the early hours.

He has already pleaded not guilty to drink-driving and dangerous driving. He pleaded guilty to drug possession after being found in a car with illegal substances, and to driving without a license or insurance.

Doherty was met by fans outside the court this morning, reports Thisisgloucestershire.co.uk.

Keep checking NME.COM for updates on the case.

Pete Doherty is due to play a solo set at the V Festival which takes place between August 22 and 23.

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hlou95 

Aug 14, 2009

he really just needs to go and get himself run over.. him and amy winehouse staggering around making london look even worse..

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