The 30-year-old was stopped by police for suspicion of drink driving after an alleged car chase in Gloucester, where he had been performing earlier that day.

And when and his car was searched, a crack pipe and heroin were reportedly found.

Doherty admits possessing drugs but denies the charge of dangerous driving.

Couldn't we just bring back the stocks and pillories for some good old-fashioned flogging and rotten fruit throwing?