00:00Former footballer Joey Barton has been remanded in custody after appearing in court,
00:05charged with a serious assault that prosecutors say may leave a man with permanent damage to his eyesight.
00:12The 43-year-old appeared before Liverpool Magistrates Court,
00:15accused of inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent following an alleged attack at Hewton and Prescott Golf Club.
00:23Barton is jointly charged alongside Gary O'Grady, who's 50.
00:26Emergency services were called to the golf club on Sunday evening following reports that a man had been assaulted.
00:33The alleged victim, former non-league football manager Kevin Lynch, is currently being treated in hospital.
00:40Prosecutors told the court that his injuries could potentially result in the loss of sight in one eye.
00:46During the hearing, Barton was denied bail and remanded in custody by District Judge James Hatton.
00:52Both defendants strongly deny the allegation they plead during the short hearing.
00:58Barton, originally from Hewton, but now living in witness, appeared in court wearing a blue jumper in glasses
01:03and showed no visible reaction as the decision was delivered.
01:08The former midfielder enjoyed a long playing career with clubs including Manchester City, Newcastle United,
01:14Queen's Park Rangers, Burnley and Rangers before moving into management after retiring from football.
01:22Barton and O'Grady are scheduled to appear next at Liverpool Crown Court for a play and trial preparation hearing.
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