Footballer Barton in court on assault charge

Premier League footballer Joey Barton appeared in court today charged with assault.

Tue, 20 Nov, 2007 - 14:09

Premier League footballer Joey Barton appeared in court today charged with assault.

Newcastle United midfielder Barton appeared for a brief hearing at Minshull Street Crown Court in Manchester to set a trial date where he will face charges of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

NEWSLETTERS

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Benfica Training and Press Conference - Stamford Bridge - Monday September 29th

Jose Mourinho says he will ‘always be a blue’ ahead of return to Chelsea with Benfica

England v Australia - International Friendly - Wembley Stadium

FA warned incident which led to Billy Vigar’s death is ‘ticking time bomb’

Israel in line for World Cup qualifying reprieve even if Uefa imposes ban

Courts Soccer Heathrow Place: Manchester Person: Barton Person: Joey Barton Person: Ousmane Dabo Person: Richard Varden Person: Varden Person: Leslie Hull Event: Premiership Organisation: Newcastle United Organisation: Manchester City Organisation: Newcastle

<p>Treaty United manager Sean Russell before the Women's FAI Cup semi-final against Bohemians at Dalymount Park earlier this month. Picture: Tom Beary/Sportsfile</p>

Treaty United women's team boss Seán Russell departs club

READ NOW

Sport

Newsletter

Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our outstanding team of sports writers. and reporters

Sport

Newsletter

Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our outstanding team of sports writers. and reporters

Select your favourite newsletters and get the best of Irish Examiner delivered to your inbox

Footballer Barton in court on assault charge

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Treaty United women's team boss Seán Russell departs club

Sport

Latest

Sport

Sport

Most Read