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Ex-footballer Joey Barton denied bail on GBH charge over alleged assault near golf club

Joey Barton remains in custody after a judge denied bail in an assault case involving serious injuries to former football manager Kevin Lynch, with co-defendant released on bail.

  • Former footballer Joey Barton has been denied bail following a court hearing after being charged with assault occasioning grievous bodily harm with intent.
  • Barton and co-defendant Gary O'Grady are accused of attacking former football manager Kevin Lynch near Huyton and Prescot Golf Club on 8 March.
  • The majority of Barton's bail hearing was held in private before the judge announced his ruling in open court.
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Joey Barton denied bail over assault charge

Former Manchester City and QPR midfielder Joey Barton has been denied bail following a court hearing.

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Evening Standard broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Friday, March 20, 2026.
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