Is Joey Barton Arrested? Everything On Assault Charge Of The Former Footballer

Is Joey Barton Arrested? Everything On Assault Charge Of The Former  Footballer

Football manager Joe Barton is charged with assaulting his wife Georgia. Here’s everything we know. 

Joey Barton, age 38, is a professional football manager of League One side Bristol Rovers. 

He is a former football player and played as a midfielder. He made 269 appearances in the Premier League. 

Barton started his football career with Manchester City in 2002. Later, he joined Newcastle United in 2007. 

Throughout his career, he has been associated with clubs like Queens Park Rangers, Marseille, and Burnley.

Barton was banned from football for betting in April 2017. The ban expired on June 18 but he did not return as a player. 

He instead started his career as a football manager with Fleetwood Town. 

Currently, Barton is in the news for physically assaulting his wife. Continue below to know more.  

Joey Barton Wife Or Girlfriend- Who Is He Married To?

Joey Barton married his wife, Georgia McNeil, in June 2019. 

They were in a long-term relationship for nearly 11 years before walking down the aisle. Together, they have two children. 

Georgia gave birth to their son, Cassius, on December 28, 2011. Their second child, a daughter Pieta, followed three years later and was born on June 6, 2014. 

Further, Georgia is a stylist and fashion influencer. She is active on both Instagram and Twitter under the usernames @georgiabarton3 and @GeorgiaMcNeil respectively. 

Why Is Joey Barton Arrested?

Joey Barton is reportedly arrested and charged with attacking a woman. 

The woman is identified as his wife, Georgia. 

The ex-Premier League ace allegedly assaulted Georgia days before their anniversary. She suffered a head injury during the incident. 

The incident occurred at a house in Kew, South West London, on June 2. 

Met Police confirmed they arrested Barton for an alleged attack on his wife. He is due to appear on bail on July 26 at Wimbledon magistrates’ court. 

However, his wife, Georgia posted a photo of Barton and their children on her Instagram on June 20 on the occasion of Father’s day. She also thanked him for everything he has done. 

Her post did not give any indication of any trouble between the couple. Also, Georgia has not released any statement about the attack and charge on her husband. 

Joey Barton Family Details

Joey Barton is the eldest child of his family. He has three brothers. 

One of Joey’s brothers, Michael Barton, was involved in the murder of Anthony Walker. He was later sentenced to life imprisonment in 2005. 

Moreover, Joey’s parents separated when he was only 14 years old. He lived with his father at his grandmother’s house. 

His father, Joseph Barton, was a roofer and played football semi-professionally for Northwich Victoria. 

The details regarding his mother and other two brothers are not available currently. 

What Is Joey Barton Net Worth?

Joey Barton has an estimated net worth of $5.7 million, according to wikiprojects.com. 

However, the football manager is yet to reveal his verified net worth. 

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