Joey Barton convicted for Assault

July 2, 2008

Joey Barton Assault Video

Joey Barton has been sentenced for assault after hitting a man several times in May last year, in Liverpool. Newcastle’s player has already served the 6 months jail time for the assault. The judge has recently released the video footage of the attack filmed by CCTV. You can watch the video in question, by clicking play in the above embedded Youtube video.
You can see how Newcastle’s player is hitting violently a man during the night on the Liverpool streets.

Joey Barton has also recently admitted that he assaulted a former teammate while playing for Manchester City. Ousmane Dabo was also Barton’s victim, Joey himself admitting it after first claiming that he acted in self defense. A picture with the results of Barton’s attack on his former Manchester City teammate can be seen below. Barton was sentenced to 4 months suspended for the Dabo assault.


“You are constantly in the public eye. Being an idol brings with it responsibilities which you have to carry with you all the time”
said, Judge Mushtaq Khokhar.


Ousmane Dabo assaulted by Joey Barton
Ousmane Dabo assaulted by Joey Barton

Newcastle United’s staff have informed that they will discuss with Barton about his future. Joey Barton is currently serving jail time for his assault sentences.

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