Former Premier League midfielder Joey Barton is back in police custody after an alleged violent altercation near a Merseyside golf club on Sunday night.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The Incident at a Glance
- The Scene: Police were called to the vicinity of Huyton and Prescot Golf Club around 9:00 PM on Sunday, March 8.
- The Victim: A man was treated for significant injuries to his face and ribs and remains under medical assessment.
- The Charges: Barton, 43, and an unnamed 50-year-old man were detained on suspicion of Section 18 wounding (GBH with intent).
A Dramatic Courtroom Reveal
The arrest came to light in a somewhat cinematic fashion. Barton was scheduled to appear at the High Court on Tuesday for a libel hearing involving former Lioness Eni Aluko. When he failed to show, his legal team revealed they had received a call from a duty solicitor at a Liverpool police station confirming his arrest.
