joey barton was in custody this morning after being arrested on suspicion of wounding following an altercation near Huyton and Prescot Golf Club in Merseyside.
What Is Known About the Incident?
Emergency services were called at around 9pm after reports of an assault near Fairway, close to Huyton and Prescot Golf Club. A man was taken to hospital for assessment of injuries to his face and ribs. Merseyside Police said: “We can confirm that two people have been arrested following reports of an assault in Huyton on Sunday 8 March. At around 9pm, emergency services were called to Fairway to reports of a man having been assaulted near to Huyton and Prescot Golf Club. The victim was taken to hospital for assessment of injuries to his face and ribs. A 50-year-old man and a 43-year-old man have both been arrested on suspicion of s18 wounding. They are both currently in custody where they will be questioned by detectives. Enquiries are ongoing into the incident. “
- Location: Fairway, near Huyton and Prescot Golf Club, Merseyside.
- Time: Emergency services called at around 9pm.
- Victim: Taken to hospital with injuries to face and ribs.
- Arrests: A 50-year-old man and a 43-year-old man arrested on suspicion of section 18 wounding; both in custody and to be questioned by detectives.
What Happens Next for Joey Barton?
The 43-year-old arrested is in custody and will be questioned by detectives as enquiries continue. No further charging or court outcomes have been announced. Investigations by police remain under way to establish the circumstances of the altercation and the nature of injuries sustained.
joey barton made 269 appearances in the Premier League, including 130 for Manchester City; he later had a spell as manager of Bristol Rovers and has presented the Common Sense with Joey Barton podcast, which covers football and wider social topics.
This remains an active police matter. With two people held on suspicion of s18 wounding and a hospitalised victim, investigators are conducting further enquiries to determine what happened and whether additional action will follow.
