Barton denied bail over alleged attack at golf club
Former Manchester City footballer Joey Barton has had his bail application denied. The 44-year-old will now remain in custody until his trial begins in March 2027. Barton, who was also formerly a midfielder for the Queens Park Rangers, had been due to stand trial at Liverpool Crown Court last week on a charge of causing … The post Barton denied bail over alleged attack at golf club appeared first…
Former Manchester City footballer Joey Barton has had his bail application denied by the court. The 44-year-old will remain in custody until his trial commences in March 2027. Barton, who previously played for Queens Park Rangers, stood trial at Liverpool Crown Court over an alleged attack on 51-year-old Kevin Lynch. The incident allegedly took place at Fairway, Huyton, on March 8, following a night of drinking together.
However, the case was postponed, and Barton appeared via videolink from HMP Liverpool for a hearing on Monday. Judge David Potter denied a renewed bail application, remanding Barton in custody ahead of a pre-trial hearing on December 11. Barton is accused of causing grievous bodily harm with intent to Mr Lynch, who reportedly suffered severe injuries to his eye.
The trial is scheduled to occur exactly one year after the alleged assault, meaning Barton will spend a year in custody before facing judgment.
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