Joey Barton arrested after alleged assault at golf club

Former England footballer Joey Barton (Picture: PA)

Joey Barton is in custody after being arrested on suspicion of wounding following a fight near a golf club in Liverpool.

The former England midfielder was held along with a 50-year-old man following the altercation at Huyton and Prescot Golf Club.

A spokesperson for Merseyside police said: ‘We can confirm that two people have been arrested following reports of an assault in Huyton on Sunday 8 March.

‘At around 9pm, emergency services were called to Fairway to reports of a man having been assaulted near to Huyton and Prescot Golf Club.

‘The victim was taken to hospital for assessment of injuries to his face and ribs.

‘A 50-year-old man and a 43-year-old man have both been arrested on suspicion of s18 wounding.

‘They are both currently in custody where they will be questioned by detectives.

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‘Enquiries are ongoing into the incident.’

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