Footage has emerged of Ben Stokes allegedly in street brawl

A video that allegedly shows Ben Stokes throwing punches in a street fight has emerged on the day he was selected for England's Ashes squad.

England vice-captain Stokes was arrested on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm and released without charge on Monday, but remains under investigation.

A man said by 'The Sun' to be Stokes is seen to throw punches at two men, in a video that was published on the newspaper's website.

The England and Wales Cricket Board said: "We have seen this footage for the first time tonight - when posted by The Sun.

"There is an ongoing Police investigation, which will look at all available evidence, and we do have to respect that process."

This article was first published on nzherald.co.nz and is republished here with permission