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11/06/2009
Pete Doherty 'Arrested Over Drink Driving And Drugs Find'
Musician Pete Doherty has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving and possession of drugs.
The Babyshambles frontman was seen driving erratically around Gloucester last night, according to police. Drugs were also found.
"At approximately 12.30am officers on patrol in Eastgate Street saw a car being driven erratically, it continued down Barton Street and was stabbed in Derby Road," the Gloucestershire Police spokesman said.
"A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drink driving, possession of drugs and failure to stop for police.
"He remains in custody at this time."
(JM/NS)
The Babyshambles frontman was seen driving erratically around Gloucester last night, according to police. Drugs were also found.
"At approximately 12.30am officers on patrol in Eastgate Street saw a car being driven erratically, it continued down Barton Street and was stabbed in Derby Road," the Gloucestershire Police spokesman said.
"A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drink driving, possession of drugs and failure to stop for police.
"He remains in custody at this time."
(JM/NS)
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