Former Footballer Denies Assault
Former footballer Joey Barton has denied assaulting a man at a golf club in Merseyside.
Barton, aged 43, who was previously refused bail at a magistrates hearing, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court for a plea and trial preparation hearing.
Details of the Charges
He and his co-defendant, 50-year-old Gary O'Grady, face joint charges of inflicting grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent on Kevin Lynch, a 51-year-old former non-league football manager. The incident reportedly took place at Huyton and Prescot Golf Club on 8 March.
Court Proceedings
Barton, who resides in Widnes, was remanded in custody and is scheduled to face a seven-day trial beginning on 1 September.
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