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Police to question Barton

11 May 2007 - 17:00:03

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Police have confirmed that they will interview controversial Manchester City midfielder Joey Barton over reports he attacked team-mate Ousmane Dabo.

Dabo made a complaint to police after being forced to have hospital treatment after the alleged training ground brawl.

Barton was suspended by City for the rest of the season and is expected to leave Eastlands in the summer. He is due to meet club representatives next Tuesday.

A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said: "We are due to speak to a 24-year-old man in connection with a report of assault from a 30-year-old man.

"Arrangements are being made for the 24-year-old man to go to a police station for questioning. Inquiries are ongoing."

Meanwhile, Barton's agent, Willie McKay, has said that the midfielder could leave City for £5.5million.

"I've spoken to City's chief executive, Alistair Mackintosh, and he told me they want the price that's in Joey's contract," said McKay.

"If City get the £5.5million they'll be happy and Joey will be sold."