Home / Football / Premier League News Joey Barton charged after man hospitalised following attack in Huyton The alleged assault took place over the weekend Written by Jon Fisher Last Update: March 10, 2026 01:22:14 pm GMT 2 min read Former Manchester City and Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton has been charged with Section 18 wounding to intent following an incident in Huyton on Sunday night. The one-time England international was arrested earlier today and both he and Gary OGrady have now been charged. The incident occurred at around 9pm near Huyton and Prescot Golf Club. The victim was taken to hospital and is in a 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 night, 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 serious injuries to his face and body. He is in a serious but stable condition in hospital.Two men were 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 OGrady, 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 Three Lions cap 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 he hung up his boots after 269 Premier League appearances in 2017.A relatively unsuccessful career as manager of Fleetwood and Bristol Rovers followed before he carved out a career in the media. Barton has frequently hit the headlines for his outspoken views on his Common Sense podcast. Topics: Manchester City F.C. Newcastle United F.C. Follow us: Jon Fisher Jon has over 20 years' experience in sports journalism having worked at the Press Association, Goal and Stats Perform, covering three World Cups, an Olympics and numerous other major sporting events. Read more from Jon Fisher
