Newcastle star Joey Barton to face trial

Newcastle star Joey Barton to face trial over alleged attack on teenager

Footballer Joey Barton is facing a crown court trial for allegedly attacking a teenager.

The Newcastle United player, 25, appeared before magistrates yesterday for the fourth time over the brawl at a McDonald’s in Liverpool on December 27.

He and brother Andrew, 20, face assault charges and girlfriend Nadine Wilson, 27, is up for common assault.

Barton is also accused of affray. All three will be in court on April 23.

13/03/2008