Joey Barton to remain in custody ahead of alleged Huyton assault trial in 2027
Former professional footballer Joey Barton will remain in custody until his trial for an alleged assault in Huyton, which has been adjourned until March 2027. A judge refused his latest bail application during a video-link hearing at Liverpool Crown Court.
Why it matters
The case involves a high-profile public figure and highlights the legal processes surrounding serious criminal charges and remand decisions.
Image source, PA Media Image caption, Former footballer Joey Barton was due to face trial last week but the hearing was adjourned until March 2027
Former footballer Joey Barton will remain in custody until his trial next year after a bail application was refused.
The 44-year-old, from Widnes, Cheshire, denies causing grievous bodily harm with intent to Kevin Lynch, 51, at Fairway, Huyton, on 8 March.
Last week at Liverpool Crown Court Judge David Potter adjourned the trial to 8 March, 2027 - and Barton can now not be released in the meantime.
The attack is alleged to have taken place after Barton had been drinking with Lynch at Huyton and Prescot Golf Club.
Lynch, a former non-league football manager and founder of special education school NexGen Academy, was said to have suffered serious injuries to his eye.
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