Rolling Stones front man Mick Jagger becomes a dad again aged 73

Rolling Stones front man Mick Jagger has become a dad for the eighth time at the age of 73, his publicist has said.

The new addition is his first child with ballerina Melanie Hamrick.

A statement said: "Melanie Hamrick and Mick Jagger's son was born today in New York and they are both delighted.

"Mick was at the hospital for the arrival. Mother and baby are doing well and we request that the media respect their privacy at this time."

He has seven other children with four different women, including jewellery designer Jade and models Lizzie and Georgia May Jagger. Their ages range from 17 to 46 years old.

Jagger also has five grandchildren and one great grandchild.