"Joey Barton appeared via video link from Liverpool prison for the plea hearing at Liverpool crown court, pleading not guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent to Kevin Lynch on 8 March."
"Lynch, a former non-league football manager, was said to have suffered serious injuries to an eye after the alleged attack outside Huyton & Prescot Golf Club."
"Judge Andrew Menary set a trial date of 1 September, with the case expected to last seven days, during a 15-minute hearing that also dealt with administrative matters."
Joey Barton, a former footballer, denied assaulting Kevin Lynch outside a golf club in north-west England. He appeared via video link from Liverpool prison for a plea hearing, pleading not guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Lynch reportedly suffered serious eye injuries after an incident following a drinking session with Barton and co-defendant Gary O'Grady. A trial date has been set for 1 September, expected to last seven days, with Barton remanded in custody and O'Grady granted conditional bail.
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