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‘Bad Boy’ Joey Barton in Trouble Again After Alleged Golf Club Assault

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

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Newswire From a news agency In the courts
  • Joey Barton has been charged over an alleged attack on golfer Kevin Lynch at a Merseyside golf course in March.
  • Lynch reportedly suffered serious injuries around his eye after the pair drank at the clubhouse.
  • Barton was denied bail and will remain in custody until the end of the year, according to the report cited.

Joey Barton has been described as being in trouble again, this time over an alleged golf club assault in Merseyside.

The former footballer was charged over an incident at a golf course in March involving 51-year-old golfer Kevin Lynch, Britain's Daily Mail reported on Aug. 8, citing Korean outlet Sports Chosun. Barton is alleged to have attacked Lynch after the two drank alcohol in the clubhouse.

Lynch suffered serious injuries around his eye. The report said he fortunately did not lose his sight. Barton was denied bail and is due to remain in custody until the end of the year.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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