August 11, 2009 9:51

Pete Doherty arrives at court to face drug and driving offences

Babyshambles man appears in Cheltenham today (August 11)

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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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