Barton to spend new year period behind bars

Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton will spend New Year in jail after being refused bail on charges of common assault and affray, a court ruled today.

Barton to spend new year period behind bars

Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton will spend New Year in jail after being refused bail on charges of common assault and affray, a court ruled today.

The 25-year-old was arrested in Liverpool early yesterday after an incident in the city centre.

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