Joey Barton: Former footballer to stay in custody ahead of assault trial next year
The former footballer will stay in custody after Judge David Potter refused a renewed bail application in a case alleging serious eye injuries.
- On Monday, Judge David Potter refused a renewed bail application for Joey Barton, who appeared via videolink from HMP Liverpool wearing a grey zip-up fleece.
- The 44-year-old faces charges of causing grievous bodily harm with intent to Kevin Lynch, 51, following an alleged incident near the Huyton and Prescot Golf Club in March; Barton entered a not guilty plea.
- Liverpool Crown Court adjourned the trial to March 8 next year after it was postponed from last week, when defence counsel Tim Forte submitted an unsuccessful bail application.
- Judge Potter remanded Barton in custody pending a December 11 pre-trial hearing, ensuring he will have spent 12 months on remand by trial commencement.
- A former midfielder for Manchester City and Newcastle, Barton made more than 50 appearances for the Clarets and earned a solitary England cap in 2007 before managing Fleetwood Town.
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Former football star Joey Barton ends up in custody for a whole year before going to trial
Involved in a fight last March, Joey Barton has since been in pre-trial detention, and this is going to continue. His application for bail has been rejected.
Known for his rough game and his cable jams with his teammates, former English international Joey Barton, will have to wait patiently for his next trial. ...
Former England footballer Joey Barton remains in custody after being denied bail.
Former England footballer Joey Barton has been charged with assaulting a 51-year-old golfer at a golf course, causing serious injuries. The court denied his bail application and ordered Barton's detention until a preliminary hearing this coming December. He has been the subject of controversy due to persistent assaults and scandals since his playing days, and has also caused a stir with similar incidents during his coaching career after retireme…
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