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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Politics
Francis Louie C. Añiga

Joey Barton Could Spend a Year on Remand After Bail Bid Fails Over Alleged Golf Club Attack

Barton is accused of attacking Mr Lynch after they had been drinking together at Huyton and Prescot Golf Club (Credit: alanmerson1/Flickr)

Former England midfielder Joey Barton faces spending a full year behind bars on remand after a judge at Liverpool Crown Court refused his renewed bid for bail over an alleged assault at a Merseyside golf club.

The 44-year-old, who denies causing grievous bodily harm with intent to Kevin Lynch, 51, is now set to remain in custody until at least March 2027.

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