England cricketer Ben Stokes faces trial accused of affray

England cricketer Ben Stokes is to go on trial after being accused of fighting outside a Bristol nightclub in September.

The 26-year-old Durham all-rounder is charged with affray after a man allegedly suffered a broken eye socket.

Mr Stokes, who missed the Ashes after being suspended from England duties, is accused jointly with two others.

Ryan Hale, 26, and 28-year-old Ryan Aslam Ali, both from Bristol, will face trial on the same charge.

Mr Stokes was granted unconditional bail after appearing at Bristol Magistrates' Court and is now set to travel to New Zealand to re-join the England squad as part of their Twenty20 tri-series.

The three defendants were detained early on 25 September following a disturbance in the Clifton Triangle area of the city - several hours after England had played a one-day international against the West Indies.