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Former Arsenal and Celtic Star Anthony Stokes Goes to Prison

- Nearly ?4,000 of cocaine was seized from car following police chase

MailOnline 9 OCT 2024

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Former Republic of Ireland Footballer Anthony Stokes has been handed a 15-month jail sentence over a seizure of almost ?4,000 worth of cocaine and a high-speed car chase in Dublin.

The ex-Celtic and Sunderland player, who was over the alcohol limit, drove at 160kph and nearly collided with another motorist shortly after midnight on January 6, 2023.

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He was jailed by Judge Gr?inne Malone at Dublin District Court yesterday after it emerged he failed a recent drug test.

The retired footballer also entered an additional guilty plea to possessing 86 illegal street tablets in Cabinteely, south Dublin, about ten days after the traffic pursuit ? which the judge regarded to be an aggravating factor ? and she refused to suspend any of the sentence.

Stokes, of Summerhill Place, Dublin 1, supported in court by his girlfriend and mother, showed no emotion as the judge jailed him and imposed a five-year driving ban. However, he lodged ?1,000 and was released on appeal bail shortly after the judge imposed the sentence.

Judge Malone said Stokes could have faced up to two years' imprisonment. However, she gave him credit for his guilty pleas and imposed sentences totalling one year and three months.

Finalising the case, she noted the evidence about the nature of his driving, the speed and length of the chase, the fact he was uninsured, and the low alcohol reading. She added that the drug offences were very serious.

Stokes pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of cocaine hidden in a sock, and having the drug for sale or supply.

At his previous hearing, the judge heard how his drink issues spiralled into cocaine addiction when his football career ended.