Police contact ex-footballer Joey Barton over social media posts

Joey Barton has been contacted by Cheshire Police over comments he has made on social media Picture: Simon Galloway/PA

Joey Barton has been contacted by Cheshire Police over comments he has made on social media Picture: Simon Galloway/PA

Former Premier League footballer Joey Barton has been contacted by police over comments posted on social media.

Cheshire Constabulary confirmed they had received “reports of offences under the Communications Act”.

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