Joey Barton remains in custody ahead of 2027 assault trial
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 9:08 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
Former professional footballer Joey Barton will remain in custody until his trial, which is scheduled for March 8, 2027. Judge David Potter refused a renewed bail application during a hearing held via videolink from HMP Liverpool on Monday. Barton stands accused of causing grievous bodily harm with intent to Kevin Lynch at the Huyton and Prescot Golf Club on March 8. Lynch, a former non-league football manager, reportedly sustained serious eye injuries during the alleged incident. Barton denied the charges, appearing at the hearing in a grey fleece. A pre-trial hearing is now scheduled for December 11. The trial proceedings are expected to last for two weeks.
- •Joey Barton faces charges of grievous bodily harm with intent following an incident at a golf club.
- •The trial is scheduled to begin on March 8, 2027.
- •A pre-trial hearing for the defendant is set for December 11.
- •Barton remains in custody after a judge denied a renewed bail application.
- 9:08 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Premier League and England midfielder to spend Christmas in jail after bail denied
- 4:36 PMThe Guardian Sport — Joey Barton to remain in custody until trial after bail application turned down
- 2:43 PMYahoo Sports — Joey Barton to remain in custody ahead of 2027 trial
"Former footballer accused of attack outside golf club His trial has been pushed back to March next year The former footballer Joey Barton will remain in custody until his trial next year after a bail application was refused. The 44-year-old had been due to stand trial at Liverpool crown court last week accused of causing grievous bodily harm with intent to Kevin Lynch, 51, at Fairway, Huyton, on 8 March. But on Wednesday the case was adjourned and put back to March next year. Continue reading...
"Former Premier League midfielder Joey Barton will spend Christmas behind bars at HMP Liverpool after a bail application was refused, having previously pleaded not guilty to a charge of alleged serious assault
"The former footballer, who is accused of an assault at a golf club, has been refused bail.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 9:08 PMEx-Premier League and England midfielder to spend Christmas in jail after bail denied
Former Premier League midfielder Joey Barton will spend Christmas behind bars at HMP Liverpool after a bail application was refused, having previously pleaded not guilty to a charge of alleged serious assault
- The Guardian SportSep 7, 2026, 4:36 PMJoey Barton to remain in custody until trial after bail application turned down
Former footballer accused of attack outside golf club His trial has been pushed back to March next year The former footballer Joey Barton will remain in custody until his trial next year after a bail application was refused. The 44-year-old had been due to stand trial at Liverpool crown court last week accused of causing grievous bodily harm with intent to Kevin Lynch, 51, at Fairway, Huyton, on 8 March. But on Wednesday the case was adjourned and put back to March next year. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 2:43 PMJoey Barton to remain in custody ahead of 2027 trial
The former footballer, who is accused of an assault at a golf club, has been refused bail.
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