Joey Barton arrested after alleged fight leaves man 'wounded'

Joey Barton was this morning in custody after being arrested on suspicion of wounding following a fight at a golf club.

Daily Mail Sport understands that the former Manchester City and Newcastle United midfielder is one of two men held after an altercation close to Huyton and Prescot Golf Club, in Merseyside.

Emergency services were called to the facility on Sunday night following reports of an assault. One man was taken to hospital for assessment of injuries to his face and ribs.

It is understood that an argument started inside the clubhouse. There is a suggestion that a weapon was subsequently produced from outside the building and that Barton may have been acting in self-defence.

An investigation has been launched into the incident. A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: ‘We can confirm that two people have been arrested following reports of an assault in Huyton on Sunday 8 March.

‘At around 9pm, emergency services were called to Fairway to reports of a man having been assaulted near to Huyton and Prescot Golf Club.

‘The victim was taken to hospital for assessment of injuries to his face and ribs.

‘A 50-year-old man and a 43-year-old man have both been arrested on suspicion of s18 wounding.

‘They are both currently in custody where they will be questioned by detectives.

‘Enquiries are ongoing into the incident.’