Joey Barton has been charged after a man was hospitalized following an attack in Huyton

ex Manchester City and Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton has been charged with wounding with intent under section 18 following an incident in Huyton on Sunday night.

The one-off England International was arrested earlier today and both he and Gary O’Grady have now been charged. The incident happened at around 9pm near Huyton and Prescot Golf Club. The victim was taken to hospital and is in serious but stable condition.

A statement from Merseyside Police: “We can confirm that two men have been charged following an assault in Huyton on Sunday evening, March 8.

“At around 9pm emergency services were called to Fairway to reports of a man being assaulted near Huyton and Prescott Golf Club.

« The victim was taken to the hospital for serious injuries to the face and body, he is in a serious but stable condition in the hospital.

« Two men have been arrested. Detectives have now charged the following men with section 18 wounding with intent: Joseph Anthony Barton, 43, of Fox Bank Close, Widnes, and Gary O’Grady, 50, of Seel Road, Huyton.

« Both men remain in custody to appear at Wirral Magistrates’ Court this afternoon, Tuesday 10 March. »

Who is Joey Barton?

Barton won his solitary cap for the Three Lions against Spain at Old Trafford in 2007.

He came through the youth ranks at Manchester City before joining Newcastle in 2007. Spells at QPR, Marseille, Burnley and Rangers followed before hanging up his boots after 269 Premier League appearances in 2017.

A relatively unsuccessful career as manager of Fleetwood and Bristol Rovers followed, before pursuing a career in the media. Barton often makes headlines for his outspoken views on his Common Sense podcast.