Barton arrested and bailed

 
Police have now followed up on their investigation of the training ground bustup at Manchester City between Joey Barton and Ousmane Dabo. Joey Barton was arrested by Greater Manchester Police who stated that the 24 year old was questioned on suspicion of assault. Ousmane Dabo claims he was attacked by Barton on 1st May at city’s training ground – an attack which saw him needing hospital treatment. A spokesman for the local police force stated that Barton had been bailed pending further enquiries until the 11th of July. Dabo was treated in hospital for injuries to his face including his eye nose and lips and claims to have been punched by Barton sustaining injuries including a suspected detached retina. Barton was suspended for the rest of the season following the incident and his future at the club remains uncertain. Despite the issues at the club Barton has received interest from a number of Premiership clubs and is valued at £5.5 million.


Tags: Manchester City, Joey Barton, Ousmane Dabo, Premiership clubs

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