Pete Doherty arrested in Gloucester early this morning (From Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard)

Pete Doherty remains in custody after arrest last night

12:05pm Thursday 11th June 2009 in News By Emma Tilley

ROCK star Pete Doherty was arrested in Gloucester in the early hours of this morning after playing a gig at the city's Guildhall.

The ex-Libertine and Babyshambles band member remains in police custody following an incident where he was stopped in the city half an hour after his performance.

He played a selection of songs from the Libertines, Babyshambles and his solo album to a packed hall of more than 300 people last night.

Gloucestershire police confirmed a 30-year-old man from Marlborough was in custody at Gloucester station.

A spokesman said: "At approximately 12.30am officers on patrol in Eastgate Street saw a car being driven erratically, it continued down Barton Street and was stopped in Derby Road.

“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.”