Ex Premier League Player, Joey Barton Found Guilty of Assaulting Wife, Receives Suspended Prison Sentence

Joey Barton, the former Premier League footballer, has been found guilty of assaulting his wife, Georgia Barton, following a drunken altercation at their home in Kew, southwest London.

The incident occurred in June 2021 after the couple had been drinking with friends while their children were asleep upstairs. Barton, 42, was accused of pushing his wife to the floor and kicking her in the head, leaving her with a lump on her forehead and a bleeding nose.

Despite denying the charges, Barton was convicted of assault by beating at Westminster Magistrates' Court. Chief Magistrate Paul Goldspring described his account of the events as "vague" and found him guilty after a two-day trial. He received a 12-week suspended prison sentence and was ordered to pay £2,183 in fines and court costs.

Following the verdict, Barton expressed his disappointment and confirmed his intention to appeal the ruling. He stated, "I'm really disappointed with the magistrate's verdict. I intend to appeal this to the High Court and I have to respect that process in between, so that is all I can say on the matter."

Despite the incident, Barton and his wife, who have been married since 2019, continue to live together.