Former Burnley footballer Joey Barton denied bail over alleged assault near golf club
Former Burnley midfielder and Fleetwood Town manager Joey Barton has been denied bail following a court hearing.
The 43-year-old, of Widnes, Cheshire, has been in custody since March 10, when he appeared at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court charged with assault occasioning grievous bodily harm with intent.
Today (March 19), Judge David Potter refused a bail application for Barton at Liverpool Crown Court.
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The majority of the bail hearing was held in private, before the judge announced his ruling in open court.
Barton, who did not attend the hearing but was represented by Simon Csoka KC, will next appear at Liverpool Crown Court on April 7.
He and co-defendant Gary O’Grady, 50, of Huyton, Merseyside, are accused of attacking Kevin Lynch near Huyton and Prescot Golf Club on March 8.
O’Grady was released on conditional bail after the magistrates’ court hearing.