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Case No. 4982Drug possession (cocaine) and dangerous driving · Co. Dublin · 6 Jan 2023

Former footballer Anthony Stokes jailed over cocaine seizure and Dublin car chase

Former Republic of Ireland footballer Anthony Stokes was sentenced to a total of one year and three months in prison for cocaine possession and related driving offences. The offences arose from a high-speed car chase through Dublin in the early hours of 6 January 2023.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced12 Oct
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Key facts

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12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatStokes drove at 160 km/h and nearly collided with another motorist during the chase. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whereStokes was seen speeding on Walkinstown Avenue at around 12.20 am. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whenThe offences occurred shortly after midnight on 6 January 2023. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationStokes abandoned the vehicle and was caught after a short foot pursuit. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationCocaine worth €3,700 was found hidden in a sock in the car's air vent. (dublinlive.ie)
  • chargeStokes pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of cocaine and having the drug for sale or supply. (dublinlive.ie)
  • chargeStokes admitted driving while over the alcohol limit and four counts of dangerous driving during the pursuit. (dublinlive.ie)
  • chargeStokes admitted not producing a driving licence and not having motor insurance. (dublinlive.ie)
  • chargeStokes also pleaded guilty to possessing 86 illegal street tablets in Cabinteely. (dublinlive.ie)
  • courtThe judge refused to suspend any of the sentence. (dublinlive.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge imposed sentences totalling one year and three months. (dublinlive.ie)
  • sentenceStokes was given a five-year driving ban. (dublinlive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Oct2024
    Sentenceddublinlive.ie, first report
    Elvis impersonator assaulted by Anthony Stokes speaks out about jail sentence

    First report in the existing case list of Anthony Stokes's sentencing. The article also quotes Anthony Bradley, a 2013 assault victim of Stokes, on his reaction to the sentence; that earlier assault is not part of this case.

    convicted, Anthony Stokes, 36, male, named, irish (judged from name)Anthony Stokes