FORMER Celtic star Anthony Stokes has pleaded guilty after being caught with almost €4,000 worth of cocaine in his car following a high-speed pursuit with cops in Dublin. The ex- Celtic and Hibs striker was clocked doing almost 100mph and nearly collided with another motorist shortly after midnight on January 6, 2023. 3 Anthony Stokes (pictured in September 2023) appeared at court today Credit: Les Gallagher 3 Stokes in action for Celtic, for whom he made 191 appearances for Credit: Kenny Ramsay - The Sun Glasgow 3 He also had a two stints at Hibs Credit: Getty Judge Grainne Malone adjourned sentencing the 36-year-old, who played for Celtic between 2010 and 2016, for a treatment report to confirm he is off drugs .
Appearing at Dublin District Court he pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of cocaine - which was hidden in a sock - and having the drug for sale or supply. The court was told how Stoke's alcohol issues spiralled into cocaine addiction when his football career ended. He also admitted to getting behind the wheel despite being over the drink-drive limit and to four counts of dangerous driving.
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