Doherty apologises for drug relapse

Pete Doherty has apologised for taking drugs after he was videoed injecting himself with heroin, just hours after vowing to fans that he would never take drugs again.

The Babyshambles frontman, who was filmed on a mobile phone taking drugs at his home, has described the incident as a "stupid, stupid action for which I feel only shame".

Doherty's record label EMI released a statement today, saying: "Peter Doherty would like to apologise to the medical staff, fans and well-wishers who have helped and encouraged his progress in fighting his addiction to heroin.

"His ongoing rehabilitation was a source of such pride to him that Peter and those closest to him thought that he was close to winning his personal battle with the drug.

"However, Peter sadly relapsed last week and is now looking to check himself back into a rehab clinic so that he can try to continue the hitherto excellent attempts he had made to break free of heroin.

"He realises that he has not only let himself down but has let down those who trusted and encouraged his efforts and he is filled with remorse for what he describes today as 'a stupid, stupid action for which I feel only shame'."