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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Eleanor Barlow

Joey Barton could face six more months in jail after trial over alleged assault delayed

Barton’s trial has been delayed until March 2027 - (AFP/Getty)

Former Premier League footballer Joey Barton could remain in prison until next year, after his trial over an alleged attack on a man outside a golf club was delayed.

The 44-year-old ex-England international denies causing grievous bodily harm with intent to Kevin Lynch, 51, at Fairway, Huyton, on 8 March.

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