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Joey Barton's trial over alleged assault outside golf club delayed until next year
The former footballer was remanded in custody as Judge David Potter set a March 8 trial date and said the case could last two weeks.
- On Wednesday, Judge David Potter adjourned Joey Barton's trial to March 8, 2027, at Liverpool Crown Court. The 44-year-old former footballer remains in custody following the decision.
- Barton faces a charge of causing grievous bodily harm with intent following an incident near Prescot Golf Club in March this year. He pleaded not guilty to the count.
- Alleged victim Kevin Lynch sustained serious injuries to his face and body during the March altercation. Lynch manages Prescot Cables and Marine, and founded NexGen Academy in Dovecot.
- Further remanded into custody, Barton will appear for a bail application hearing on Monday. He gave a thumbs up to a man in the public gallery as he was led to the cells.
- The former Premier League footballer made 269 appearances for Manchester City, Newcastle United, Queens Park Rangers and Burnley. Barton later managed Fleetwood Town and Bristol Rovers, and now hosts the "unfiltered" podcast Common Sense With Joey Barton.
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Joey Barton could face a year in custody after golf club 'assault' trial delayed
Former football player-turned manager Joey Barton denies the alleged assault at Huyton and Prescot Golf Club which happened in March this year and will face trial in March next year
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