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Former Rangers midfielder Joey Barton charged with assault

Bristol Rovers manager Barton charged with assault by beating after a woman suffered a head injury.

Former Rangers midfielder Joey Barton charged with assault — Joey Barton in action for Rangers at Dens Park in 2016. SNS Group

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25th Jul 2021

Former Rangers midfielder Joey Barton has been charged with assault by beating after a woman suffered a head injury.

The former Premier League footballer, who is currently manager of Bristol Rovers, is due to appear at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court in south-west London on Monday.

The Metropolitan Police said the charge against Barton, 38, of Widnes, relates to an incident that took place at a residential property in Kew, south-west London, on June 2.

He was arrested on June 2, bailed pending further inquiries and has now been charged.

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