Suspended all-rounder Ben Stokes has been charged with affray in reference to the bar incident, which took place on the night of 24th September outside a nightclub in Bristol.
Crown Prosecution Services released a statement, which reads “The CPS was passed a file of evidence by Avon & Somerset Police on 29 November, 2017 in relation to an incident of disorder in Bristol city center.”
“Further material was subsequently received in late December. Following a review of all the available evidence, the CPS has today authorized the police to charge three men with affray in connection with the incident.”
Stokes will appear in front of a magistrate, but the day is yet to be announced.
Avon and Somerset Police, too, gave their statements after CPS had their saying.
“Three men have today been charged in connection with an incident of disorder on Queens Road, Bristol on September 25 last year,” they said.
“Having carefully considered the evidence, the CPS has today authorized Ben Stokes, 26, of Durham, Ryan Ali, 28 and Ryan Hale, 26, both of Bristol, to each be charged with one count of affray. They will appear at Bristol magistrates’ court at a date to be confirmed.”
