Stokes charged with affray

England all-rounder Ben Stokes has been charged with affray by prosecutors regarding his alleged involvement in an incident outside a nightclub in September, prosecutors announced Monday.

BREAKING NEWS:
Cricket star Ben Stokes charged with affray after that fight outside a nightclub.
If convicted, could face lengthy prison sentence. pic.twitter.com/a4l5DdBYpB

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) January 15, 2018

The confrontation left a man with a fractured eye socket and saw Stokes suspended from international cricket until "further notice" by the England and Wales Cricket Board, meaning he missed the Ashes series in Australia.

Statement from @ECB_cricket re Ben Stokes.

“ECB is aware that Ben Stokes has been charged with affray in relation to an incident in Bristol in September.

“The Board will now convene within 48 hours to decide on Ben Stokes’ availability to represent England at this stage. pic.twitter.com/ynZ8v3J6tQ

— Test Match Special (@bbctms) January 15, 2018

Confirming the criminal charge, a spokesperson for England's Crown Prosecution Service said: "The CPS was passed a file of evidence by Avon and Somerset Police on 29 November in relation to an incident of disorder in Bristol city centre.

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— cricket.com.au (@CricketAus) January 15, 2018

"Further material was subsequently received in late December. Following a review of all the available evidence, the CPS has today authorised the police to charge three men with affray in connection with the incident. "Ben Stokes, 26, Ryan Ali, 28, and Ryan Hale, 26, are all due to appear before Bristol Magistrates’ Court on a date to be fixed in relation to this charge."

England cricketer Ben Stokes has been charged with affray.

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— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) January 15, 2018