Avon & Somerset Police to ‘seek charging advice’ over Stokes incident
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: England player Ben Stokes in action during England nets ahead of the 1st ODI against West Indies at Old Trafford on September 18, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
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By Jonny Leighfield
Avon & Somerset Police have completed their investigation into the incident involving England all-rounder Ben Stokes and are now “seeking charging advice.”
Stokes was released under investigation following an incident outside a Bristol nightclub on September 25 in which a man suffered a fractured eye socket.
Avon & Somerset Police have now passed their findings on to the Crown Prosecution Service.
In a statement, Avon & Somerset Police said: “We’re now in a position to provide an update on our investigation into a disorder in Bristol which happened during the early hours of Monday, 25 September.
“A 27-year-old man suffered a fractured eye socket in the incident on Queen’s Road, Clifton.
“A 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm and was later released under investigation.
“Three other men, aged 26, 27 and 28 have all voluntarily attended police stations for interview.
“Today (29/11), we have passed a file to the Crown Prosecution Service and are now seeking charging advice.”