Anthony Stokes gets strike-out in headbutt case

The former Celtic and Republic of Ireland footballer had claimed he acted in self-defence.

It was alleged Anthony Stokes (pictured) headbutted the complainant once, "knocking him to the ground", causing him to lose consciousness temporarily. File photo: Collins Courts

FOOTBALLER Anthony Stokes had his prosecution for headbutting a man in Dublin’s Temple Bar struck out today due to the absence of a key witness.

The 33-year-old Dubliner, a former Celtic striker and Republic of Ireland star, had claimed he acted in self-defence.