Piers Morgan's Revelations Add New Twist To Ben Stokes' Brawl In Bristol
At a time when the jury is still out on Ben Stokes’ role in the brawl at Bristol that led to his arrest, English journalist Piers Morgan has made some sensational revelations that might decide the next course of action in the case.
Morgan took to Twitter to claim that the England ace is in ‘devastated and fragile’ condition after shocking video footage emerged of his attack on two men outside a pub in Bristol. The 26-year old was arrested on Monday (September 25) on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm and was in custody overnight before being released while inquiries continue. He also suffered a broken finger after allegedly throwing 15 punches in one minute in an incident captured on video published by The Sun.
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And while the popular perception is that Stokes was at fault during the brawl as he could be seen landing punches on the men, Morgan has claimed that sources have told him the cricketer was ‘defending two gay guys’ who were being abused by yobs.
“I’m hearing that Ben Stokes intervened to help two gay guys who were being abused by yobs, one of whom was armed with a bottle” Morgan posted on Twitter.
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I'm hearing that Ben Stokes intervened to help two gay guys who were being abused by yobs, one of whom was armed with a bottle.— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 28, 2017
“Stokes has told friends he was incensed by the homophobic taunts, then saw the bottle being raised and decided to defend himself. Stokes obviously regrets what happened, but apparently his view is: ‘They started it, I finished it. I was protecting those guys’,” he added.
2/ Stokes has told friends he was incensed by the homophobic taunts, then saw the bottle being raised & decided to defend himself.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 28, 2017
3) Stokes obviously regrets what happened but apparently his view is: 'They started it, I finished it. I was protecting those guys.'
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 28, 2017
“Police are aware of Stokes’ version of events and are now trying to find the two gay men to corroborate what he’s said. Stokes has told friends: ‘The guy had a bottle in his hand and was threatening us. Was I supposed to wait until he smashed it in my face? People can obviously make up their own minds about the Stokes video, but his defence certainly raises new questions,” he further wrote.
4/ Police are aware of Stokes' version of events & are now trying to find the two gay men, to corroborate what he's said.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 28, 2017
5/ Stokes has told friends: 'The guy had a bottle in his hand & was threatening us, was I supposed to wait until he smashed it in my face?'
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 28, 2017
Meanwhile, the whole scandal has completely overshadowed the upcoming Ashes. The selectors have ignored the brawl to pick up Stokes in the squad but latest reports are suggesting that the ace allrounder could still face the axe.
