00:00Joey Barton, aged 43 and formerly a witness, faces a charge of inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent against Kevin
00:07Lynch, a 51-year-old former non-league football manager and founder of the NextGen Academy Special Education School.
00:14The incident is reported to have occurred on the 8th of March at Heighton and Prescott Golf Club.
00:20Court records indicate that Barton and his co-defendant, Gary O'Grady, 50, were drinking with Lynch before the alleged
00:27assault.
00:28Lynch is said to have sustained serious injuries to his eye, which hospital staff described as severe.
00:34Barton, who has one England appearance and played for clubs including Manchester City, Newcastle United, QPR, Rangers, Burnley and Marseille,
00:43also managed Fleetwood Town.
00:45At a prior magistrate's hearing, Barton was denied bail and was remanded in custody ahead of the trial, scheduled to
00:51last seven days beginning on 1st September.
00:55O'Grady appeared in court but did not enter a plea.
00:58The court proceedings have emphasised legal safeguards, impartiality and adherence to due process.
01:04The Crown Prosecution Service has confirmed all charges remain allegations and both defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
01:12Witness statements and medical reports are expected to feature during the trial testimony, which will be heard at Liverpool Crown
01:18Court under standard evidential procedures.
01:20Medical reports presented to the court outline the extent of injuries sustained by Kevin Lynch during the alleged incident.
01:25Barton remains in custody pending the trial's start date in early September.
01:29Barton remains in custody pending the trial's start date in early September.
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