Book of Evidence served on Longford town violent brawl accused trio
The trio are accused of violent disorder ‘with persons unknown’ and assault causing harm
Three members of the Stokes family accused of being involved in a violent brawl on Ballymahon Street, Longford last October were served with a Book of Evidence last week and sent forward to stand trial.
Sean Stokes (37) of 29 Ardnacassa Avenue, Longford, Patrick Stokes (36) of 6 Cartrun Breac, Lisbreac Road, Longford and 31 year old John Paul Stokes, of 40 Palace Crescent, Longford stand accused of violent disorder ‘with persons unknown’ as well as assault causing harm to a specific individual on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
Garda Keith Maher said he served the Book of Evidence on the three accused men at Longford courthouse earlier that morning.
Sergeant Mark Mahon for the State, told Judge Bernadette Owens the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) had given permission for the trio to be sent forward later this month to the next sitting of Longford Circuit Criminal Court in connection with two charges.
Barrister Josephine Casey, who appeared on behalf of Dublin based solicitor Andrew Broderick, represented all three accused in Longford District Court on the day.
Judge Owens delivered the alibi warning separately to Sean Stokes, Patrick Stokes and John Paul Stokes and she informed them that if they wished to rely on an alibi warning they must inform the prosecution within 14 days.
The court heard an application for legal aid was granted for all three.
Ms Casey applied for a second counsel due to what she described as the 'serious charges on conviction' and Judge Owens subsequently approved the request.
The men did not speak for the duration of their time in court.
Judge Owens sent the trio forward to the next sitting of Longford Circuit Court on July 7.
The strict conditions of bail set out previously will remain the same, however, a curfew has been removed.
The conditions include residing at their stipulated address, to notify Gardaí of any change of address, and proof of compliance, no contact directly or indirectly with any witnesses and to refrain from use of social media.