Bristol Rovers manager Joey Barton charged with assault
He's due in court tomorrow.
Bristol Rovers manager Joey Barton is due in court tomorrow (Monday 26th) charged with beating a woman.
Scotland Yard says the victim suffered a head injury in Kew, southwest London, last month.
A spokesperson for the Met Police said "Joseph Barton, 38 (2.9.82), of Widnes, is due to appear on bail on Monday 26 July at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court charged with assault by beating."
"The charge relates to an incident which took place at a residential property in Kew on Wednesday 2 June in which a woman received a head injury. London Ambulance Service did not attend."
"A 38-year-old man was arrested on 2 June, bailed pending further enquiries, and subsequently charged."