Doherty unveils new Babyshambles lineup?

Pete Doherty's apparent decision to unveil a new Babyshambles lineup has allegedly drawn protests from fans.

The singer, originally billed to play a solo show at London's Charlotte Street Blues bar, arrived at the venue with Babyshambles guitarist Mik Whitnall and a new, unnamed drummer in tow.

According to NME, Doherty later announced during the performance that this was the band's latest lineup. Fans on the group's forum French Dog Writtles also claimed that neither original bassist Drew McConnell nor drummer Adam Ficek were present at the event.

However, sections of the crowd are said to have taken the news badly, responding with chants for McConnell and Ficek, before eventually walking out of the venue in protest.

Although nothing has been officially confirmed, Ficek appeared to allude to the singer's announcement today. "Cheers for the support all, am as confused as all???" he posted on Twitter. "Was looking forward to gigs/newrecordz. Headache! Need to smell a rose (sic)."

Earlier this month, Doherty's management were forced to deny speculation that the band had split up.