Trial of Hibernian footballer Anthony Stokes adjourned

The trial of Hibernian and Republic of Ireland international footballer Anthony Stokes for an alleged nightclub assault has been adjourned to later in the year as an essential witness is unavailable.

Mr Stokes (27) of Claremont Terrace, Glasgow, was sent forward from the District Court accused of assault causing harm to over an alleged assault of an Elvis impersonator Anthony Bradley (42) at Buck Whaleys on Leeson Street on June 8th, 2013.

‘Immobilised’

The footballer’s trial is expected to last two days.

On Wednesday Diarmuid Collins, prosecuting, told Judge Patricia Ryan that the witness had some back problems and was "immobilised" as a result.

This is the second time the trial has been adjourned. The case did not get on last year as there were no judges available at the time.

Another trial date of November 22nd next was set and Stokes was remanded on continuing bail.