Trending Now - Joey Barton Pleads Not Guilty to Golf Club Assault Charges

WHO:

Daily Mail Sports - Joey Barton, a 43-year-old former Manchester City footballer.

ESPN Soccer - Joey Barton.

WHAT:

Daily Mail Sports - Joey Barton has pleaded not guilty to charges of assault occasioning grievous bodily harm with intent.

ESPN Soccer - Joey Barton has denied assaulting a man outside a golf club.

WHERE:

Daily Mail Sports - The incident occurred outside a golf club.

WHEN:

Daily Mail Sports - Joey Barton has been in custody since March 10th, 2026.

Daily Mail Sports - Barton appeared at Liverpool Magistrates' Court on March 10th, 2026.

WHY:

Daily Mail Sports - The assault could leave the victim blind in one eye.

HOW:

Daily Mail Sports - The nature of the assault is described as grievous bodily harm with intent.

(UPDATED April 7, 2026 13:21 UTC)

Joey Barton, a 43-year-old former Manchester City footballer, has pleaded not guilty to charges of assault occasioning grievous bodily harm with intent, which could potentially leave the victim blind in one eye. The incident took place outside a golf club, and Barton has been in custody since March 10th, when he appeared at Liverpool Magistrates' Court. Barton has denied assaulting a man during this incident.