The 42-year-old faced Chester Magistrates ... but Richard Derby, defending, said he had not been made aware of the date and was “minding the children” so was unable to attend. Barton ...

Ex-Man City player Joey Barton has appeared in court charged with sending offensive ... He had been due to appear in person but Richard Derby, defending, said he had not been made aware of the ...

Joey Barton ... Magistrates’ Court by videolink on Wednesday charged with two counts of sending communications of an indecent/offensive nature. He had been due to appear in person but Richard ...

Former footballer Joey Barton has appeared in court charged with sending offensive ... He had been due to appear in person but Richard Derby, defending, said he was unable to attend as he had ...