Robroysboy Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 REPUBLIC of Ireland and Celtic striker Anthony Stokes has been sent forward for trial accused of head-butting a man in a Dublin nightclub. The striker has been charged with assaulting Ballyfermot Elvis impersonator Anthony Bradley, 42, during an alleged row about a spilled drink, at Buck Whaley's, on Leeson Street, on June 8 last year. Today, at Dublin District Court a book of evidence was served on him by arresting Garda Noel Gibbons. Judge Michael Walsh told the footballer that he was now being returned for trial to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court where he is to face his next hearing on October 10 next. He has not yet entered a plea. Stokes, dressed in grey suit and white shirt, was also given the standard warning that if he intended to rely on an alibi in his defence he must, “furnish the particulars to the prosecution within 14 days”. The Celtic star, who was accompanied to court by his father John Stokes, nodded and said “yes” when asked if he understood. The judge also ordered copies of video evidence to be handed over to the defence. The striker's solicitor Michael Staines said that if his client is unable to attend court on the next date he will notify Det Garda Des Rogers of Pearse Street Garda station. Mr Staines also told Judge Walsh that free legal aid was not required. Stokes, 26, who is from Dublin, is charged with assault causing harm to Mr Bradley. The DPP had originally directed “summary disposal” meaning the district court would be a suitable trial venue, however during a preliminary hearing on May 29 last, Judge Conal Gibbons, then presiding, did not agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At U Peter Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Apparently the victim was all shook up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robroysboy Posted May 12, 2015 Author Share Posted May 12, 2015 Apparently the victim was all shook up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmcca5 Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Stokes will be lucky if he doesn't feel his Jailhouse Rock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabmania Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 you lot with your suspicious minds- the lad was brought up in the ghetto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ankles Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 (edited) he'll need his Teddy Bear for company where he's going Edited May 13, 2015 by ankles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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