Ex-Footballer Joey Barton Jailed Over Brutal Golf Club Attack
Joey Barton, the former football pro aged 43, has been locked up after facing assault charges. Liverpool Magistrates’ Court refused him bail, so he’s set to appear at Liverpool Crown Court next month. Meanwhile, his co-accused, Gary O’Grady, 50, was granted bail.
Golf Club Horror: Victim Feared to Lose Eye After Savage Assault
The victim, Kevin Lynch, 51, a married dad of two, was viciously attacked on Sunday night at Huyton and Prescot Golf Club. He suffered such bad facial injuries that medics fear he could lose sight in one eye. Police say his condition is serious but stable.
Joey Barton Hit with £300k Libel Bill After Social Media Rant Against Eni Aluko
On the very same day, Barton was slapped with a massive £300,000+ damages payout following a High Court libel ruling. Former England star and pundit Eni Aluko won her case after Barton made 48 defamatory posts on X (formerly Twitter) between January and August 2024.
