Judge orders arrest of footballer Stokes in headbutting case

Former Celtic striker, who claims he acted in self-defence, was due in court today to have hearing date set

Anthony Stokes pictured at the Criminal Courts of Justice (CCJ) in Dublin in July. Picture: Collins Courts

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.