Winehouse: two charged over drugs

Updated 15.54 Thu Jun 12 2008

Keywords: amy winehouse, drug supply, blake fielder-civil

A man and a woman have been charged with conspiracy to supply drugs to troubled pop star Amy Winehouse.

Scotland Yard said John Blagrove, 34, and Cara Burton, 22, both of Queensbridge Road, Dalston, east London, have been charged with two counts of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs, namely cocaine and MDMA.

The couple have been bailed to appear at Thames Magistrates' Court in east London on July 1

The charges follow a video obtained by The Sun, published in January, which appears to show the singer inhaling fumes from a crack pipe.

Winehouse was arrested and interviewed by police last month and later released on bail. She has not been charged.

The couple have been bailed to appear at Thames Magistrates' Court in east London on July 1.

The Grammy award-winner's appearance and behaviour have sparked concerns about her wellbeing from family and friends.

The 24-year-old star, who is said to be worth £10 million, was admitted to hospital last August after a reported overdose of heroin, ecstasy, cocaine, ketamine and alcohol.

Later on Thursday she is set to play at the gala opening of an art gallery run by Daria Zhukova, the girlfriend of Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich.

Socialite and former model Zhukova is hosting the party for 300 guests - to include celebrities and art world figures - at the opening of the gallery, called The Garage.