Celtic star's father facing additional assault, drugs and firearms charges

A Dublin pub owner accused of threatening another publican to stop trading within 24 hours is facing additional charges for assault, possession of cocaine and having two stun guns.

John Stokes (aged 54) – father of Celtic striker Anthony Stokes – and owner of the Players Lounge pub in Fairview, which was gutted by fire during a robbery in August, made his third court appearance today.