A JUDGE has ordered the arrest of footballer Anthony Stokes who is accused of headbutting a man in Dublin’s Temple Bar. The 32-year-old former Celtic striker and Republic of Ireland star from Dublin claims he acted in self-defence. He was due to to appear again at Dublin District Court today to have a hearing date set. The Director of Public Prosecutions has directed summary disposal meaning the case should stay in the district court and not go to the circuit court which has tougher sentencing powers. On conviction, the district court can impose a 12-month sentence for the offence.

Source: Irish Independent November 24, 2020 15:00 UTC