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The Independent UK
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Tara Cobham

Trial date set for former footballer Joey Barton accused of malicious tweets towards pundit Eni Aluko

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Former footballer Joey Barton has been given a trial date over accusations of malicious communications in relation to tweets directed at football pundit Eni Aluko.

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