Joey Barton, a former Premier League footballer, is scheduled to appear in Wimbledon Magistrates Court on Monday. The charge stems from an incident that occurred at a Kew residential property on Wednesday June 2nd.Joey Barton: Bristol Rovers Manager charged with Assault by Beat after Woman Gets Head InjuryJoey Barton was charged with assault by beatingAfter a woman sustained a head injury, Joey Barton, Bristol Rovers manager, was charged with assault by beating.Barton, a former Premier League footballer, will appear at Wimbledon Magistrates Court on Monday.This charge is related to an incident that occurred at a Kew residential property on Wednesday, June 2.According to a Metropolitan Police statement, Joseph Barton (38) of Widnes was due to appear in court on Monday, July 26, at Wimbledon Magistrates' Court, charged with assault by beating."The incident that occurred at a Kew residential property on Wednesday, June 2, in which a woman sustained a head injury led to the charge. London Ambulance Service was not present."A 38-year old man was arrested June 2, and bailed pending further inquiries, and then charged."During his playing career, Barton played 269 Premier League games for Queens Park Rangers, Newcastle United and Manchester City. In February 2007, he was also capped for England.The 38-year old was appointed manager of League One side Fleetwood Town, before taking over League Two side Bristol Rovers in 2021.Rovers issued a brief statement on Sunday, indicating their awareness of the charge against their manager.It stated: "The football club is informed of the court hearing involving manager Joey Barton scheduled for Monday 26 July."Due to ongoing legal proceedings, the club cannot make any further comments at this time.
