Dirty Pretty Things disband

At just three years young, Carl Barat’s post-Libertines band Dirty Pretty Things has parted ways. “It is with some sadness we announce the farewell of the Dirty Pretty Things,” Barat told NME. “It’s been a glorious three years which we all would gladly live out again, but it is time for us to try new things (not The Libertines).

“We are reluctant to give up touring but will give the last waltz everything. We have and are determined to go out as we came in, after which we all have other ventures to be getting on with and splendid future plans. Heartfelt thanks to all who made it what it was, much love and we’ll see you on the road.”

Barat seems determined to put any Libertines reformation rumours to bed, despite suggesting in July that he had he had “unfinished business” with former bandmate Pete Doherty. Two weeks ago, the pair performed together at Camden’s Prince Of Wales pub as part of London Fashion Week, playing Horrorshow, Time For Heroes and Don’t Look Back Into The Sun. It seems they’re happy to leave it at that.