Anthony Stokes sent for trial on assault causing harm charge

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Anthony Stokes was sent forward for trial on an assault causing harm charge at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, reported on 31 July 2014. The charge relates to an alleged headbutting at Buck Whaleys nightclub on Leeson Street, Dublin, on 8 June 2013.

Stokes had not entered a plea, and his next hearing was listed for 10 October, according to the report. The case was transferred from Dublin District Court after a judge ruled it too serious for summary disposal, following an outline of the allegations and medical reports concerning the complainant’s injuries.

This report covers an earlier stage of the case. Later developments are not reported here.