Ex-Celtic striker Anthony Stokes ‘sent foul-mouthed messages to ex-partner and bombarded her parents with calls’
FOOTIE ace Anthony Stokes is facing claims he sent foul-mouthed messages to his ex-partner and bombarded her parents with unwanted phone calls. The 31-year-old former Celtic and Hibs striker appeared in court today after he was arrested at a London airport. It’s alleged the Irishman contacted Eilidh Scott – the mother of his child – […]
FOOTIE ace Anthony Stokes is facing claims he sent foul-mouthed messages to his ex-partner and bombarded her parents with unwanted phone calls.
The 31-year-old former Celtic and Hibs striker appeared in court today after he was arrested at a London airport.
It’s alleged the Irishman contacted Eilidh Scott – the mother of his child – when he was subject to a four-year non-harassment order banning him from contacting her.
The ace is accused of sending emails and messages to Ms Scott, of Shotts, Lanarkshire, between November 16 and December 2 last year having been hit with a court order in September.
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He’s also facing claims he repeatedly telephoned Ms Scott’s mother Rachel May Scott on November 29 at her Shotts home when he was ordered not to contact her or approach her.
A third charge alleges that between November 16 and December 3 last year, both dates inclusive, at Herbison Crescent and Rosehall Road, both Shotts he committed a breach of the peace.
It’s claimed he caused Ms Scott fear and alarm by repeatedly sending emails and text messages to her and that he swore and uttered offensive remarks.
Prosecutors also allege that he repeatedly telephoned and and sent text messages to her parents George Scott and Rachel May Scott and uttered inappropriate and offensive remarks about their daughter.
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We told earlier how a Copenhagen footie star who allegedly floored a cop during wild goal celebrations at Celtic Park broke his silence to say he’s “not worried” about being charged.
Michael Santos, 26, and a steward from the Danish club were quizzed by police following their dramatic 3-1 Europa League win over the Hoops in Glasgow.
The ace was seen during a rammy with officers trying to stop players, including scorer Pep Biel, running to their fans – and a cop believed to be an inspector was flattened.
The scuffle happened as the Danish players were celebrating a dramatic late goal that dumped the Hoops out of Europe.
But Copenhagen striker has broken his silence on the incident and claims he isn’t bothered about any potential legal fall-out.
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