Former professional footballer Joey Barton has pleaded not guilty to charges of causing grievous bodily harm with intent following an alleged incident at a Huyton golf club.
Joey Barton, 43, appeared via videolink from HMP Liverpool at Liverpool Crown Court today to deny charges of seriously assaulting Kevin Lynch.
The former Manchester City midfielder is accused of causing grievous bodily harm with intent during an incident outside Huyton and Prescot Golf Club on March 8. Barton’s co-defendant, Gary O’Grady, did not enter a plea during the hearing.
The court heard the group had been drinking together before the alleged attack, which left Mr. Lynch with serious eye injuries.
Judge Andrew Menary remanded Barton in custody and set a trial date for September 1, with the case expected to last seven days.
Barton currently hosts the podcast “Common Sense,” which is described as an ‘unfiltered’ look at issues in sport and society.