Ex-footballer Joey Barton has been accused of posting malicious tweets on Twitter about comments made by analyst Eni Aluko.
Gabriel Dumitrache
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Joey Barton, 41, is due to appear before Warrington magistrates' court next week after Cheshire Police confirmed the allegations. In a statement on its website, police said, "A man from Widnes has been summoned to court to answer allegations of malicious communication." If found guilty, he could face a maximum sentence of up to two years in prison and/or a fine. Joey Barton has played for the likes of Manchester City and Newcastle, and has one England international appearance to his name.
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