Barton arrested over assault
16 May 2007 - 08:32:02
Police have arrested Manchester City midfielder Joey Barton over an alleged training ground fight with team-mate Ousmane Dabo.
Greater Manchester Police said the 24-year-old was questioned on suspicion of assault.
Thirty-year-old Frenchman Dabo claims he was attacked during a training ground fracas on 1 May.
A police spokesman said Barton had been bailed until 11 July pending further enquiries, adding: "A 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a Section 20 assault following an incident when a 30-year-old man was assaulted at Carrington."
Dabo was treated in hospital for injuries to his eye, nose and lip following the alleged incident.
Barton is expected to leave City this summer with Sunderland, Everton and Tottenham believed to be leading the chase to clinch his signature.
The controversial England international has been involved in a series of unsavoury incidents in the last few years.