Off the PitchThe GuardianUnverified source· 7 Sept 2026
Joey Barton denied bail, held until March trial
Former footballer Joey Barton will stay in custody after bail refusal.
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player
Who
Joey Barton
What
Bail application refused
When
Wednesday (case adjourned)
Where
Liverpool crown court
What happened. Joey Barton's bail application was refused, and he will remain in custody until his trial, which has been adjourned to March next year.
- Barton, 44, accused of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
- Alleged attack on Kevin Lynch, 51, outside Fairway golf club.
- Trial was due last week but pushed back to March.
Barton faces trial next year over the alleged attack in Huyton.
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