Joey Barton Arrested in Assault Near Golf Club

0:00On March 10th, former footballer Joey Barton and another man have been arrested following an assault near a golf club on Mercyside. The incident took place on Sunday evening around 9 p.m., Greenwich Mean Time in the Fairway area closed the Hoyton and Prescott Golf Club. Police responded quickly and discovered the victim suffering from injuries to his face and ribs. He was rushed to a nearby hospital for checks and treatment. Joey Barton built a long career in football, playing as a midfielder for top clubs like Manchester City, Newcastle United, Queens Park Rangers, Burnley, and Rangers before retiring in 2017 and shifting to management. The suspects include a 50-year-old man and the 43-year-old Barton, both held on suspicion of wounding with intent. They remain in custody as officers continue questioning. Meanwhile, detectives are piecing together exactly what led to the attack, urging anyone with information to come forward to help wrap this up.