British rock star Doherty postpones tour
Sam Boyle  |  by www.sundaytimes.co.za. All rights reserved. 6.11 | 20:41

treatment for drug addiction, his record company said. "Babyshambles have made the decision to postpone the remaining five dates of their current UK tour," a spokesman for EMI said. his extensive rehab treatment," he said.

"Peter asks that he be given the time and space to continue with his excellent effort to recover," he added. "The band apologizes to fans but hope that they will understand the importance of Peter being able to best continue his good progress in recovering from addiction," he said. "The dates will be rearranged for as soon as possible and all tickets will remain valid.

" Doherty, who last month was receiving drug rehabilitation treatment, has appeared in court a number of times this year on drug-related charges. The couple were later pictured driving away together from her home but by the evening the band's concert in Liverpool had been canceled. Concerts for Nottingham, Manchester and Newcastle have also been postponed.

Last month Doherty, in court on drugs charges, avoided jail after a judge said she was "impressed" with his attempts to beat his addiction. The singer had pleaded guilty to five counts of possessing heroin, cocaine and cannabis, but he was allowed to continue his treatment and told he would be sentenced in December.

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