Ex-pal speaks about Geldof's 'drug habit'

Peaches Geldof has been labelled a "hypocrite" by a former friend who claims to know the true extent of her drug habit.

Rock drummer Snell, a former member of Donny Tourette's band Towers of London, has alleged that Geldof was likened to a vacuum cleaner and soon earned the nickname of "Dyson" because she consumed so much cocaine on nights out.

"Peaches is the biggest hypocrite I know," Snell told the News of the World. "She would go out on a drink and drug bender with us, then days later publicly claim to have a squeaky-clean, drug-free image. Every time the cocaine came out, she was there first to hoover it up."

It was revealed a fortnight ago that Peaches was to be quizzed by police over a video which appeared to show her purchasing drugs, though sources close to the investigation later admitted that she was unlikely to face charges.

Speaking about the tape, Snell added: "In a way it was a surprise to see her buy drugs. I never saw her once pay for or bring anything along to any of our nights out."

The musician also said that Peaches should know better after her mother Paula died of a heroin overdose at the age of 41 in 2000.

He claimed: "She'll think this drug scandal is cool. If she is not careful she will head the same way as her mum."