Avon and Somerset Police has announced it has passed a file on the investigation into an incident in Bristol involving England all-rounder Ben Stokes to the Crown Prosecution Service for advice on charging.

The police confirmed that a 27-year-old man suffered a fractured eye socket in the incident which occurred outside the Mbargo nightclub in the Clifton area of the city on the evening of England’s one-day international against West Indies on September 25.

Stokes, who arrived in New Zealand on Wednesday and could be set to play for Canterbury this weekend, was arrested on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm then released on bail and has since been made unavailable for international duty.

Ben Stokes arrives at Christchurch Airport in New Zealand

A statement from Avon and Somerset Police read: “We’re now in a position to provide an update on our investigation into a disorder in Bristol which happened during the early hours of Monday, 25 September.

“A 27-year-old man suffered a fractured eye socket in the incident on Queens Road, Clifton. A 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm and was later released under investigation.

“Three other men, aged 26, 27 and 28 have all voluntarily attended police stations for an interview.

The CPS decision could take some time to be made, so the latest developments do not add any clarity to Stokes immediate international future and would appear to reduce the chance of him playing a part in the Ashes.

Stokes, who was born in New Zealand, said after landing in Christchurch that he was “just looking forward to seeing Mum and Dad”.

England trail Australia 1-0 after a 10-wicket defeat in the first Test in Brisbane with the second Test scheduled to begin in Adelaide on Saturday.