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.

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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

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