Former midfielder Joey Barton, who played for Manchester City and QPR, has been denied bail after a court hearing.
The 43-year-old from Widnes, Cheshire, has been in custody since March 10, when he appeared at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court facing charges of assault occasioning grievous bodily harm with intent.
On Friday, Judge David Potter rejected Barton’s bail request at Liverpool Crown Court.
The majority of the bail hearing was conducted privately, with the judge revealing his decision in open court.
Barton, who was not present at the hearing but represented by Simon Csoka KC, is scheduled to appear again at Liverpool Crown Court on April 7.
– Joey Barton remains in custody following an alleged assault near a golf club
Barton and co-defendant Gary O’Grady, 50, from Huyton, Merseyside, are accused of assaulting Kevin Lynch near Huyton and Prescot Golf Club on March 8.
O’Grady was granted conditional bail after his hearing at the magistrates’ court.
Barton has one cap for the England national team and has played for Newcastle, Rangers, Burnley, and Marseille.
Currently, he hosts a podcast titled ‘Common Sense With Joey Barton,’ which offers an “unfiltered” perspective on various issues in sports, society, and politics.