 He went on trial on 2 September 2008, denying the allegations of intent and insisted it was an accident, trying to release himself of Beardsley's hold.On 5 September 2008, the jury acquitted Stuart of the charges causing Beardsley grievous bodily harm.Stuart scored his first goal of the 2008–09 season in the 2–1 home defeat to Stevenage Borough on 25 September.