Former footballer Joey Barton has been charged with an assault near a golf club.Merseyside Police said the 43-year-old, from Widnes, is accused of section 18 wounding with intent, along with a second man, Gary O'Grady, 50, from Huyton.Emergency services were called at around 9pm on Sunday after a man suffered serious injuries to his face and body near Huyton and Prescot Golf Club.He is in a serious but stable condition in hospital.

Former footballer Joey Barton has been charged with an assault near a golf club.Merseyside Police said the 43-year-old, from Widnes, is accused of section 18 wounding with intent, along with a second man, Gary O'Grady, 50, from Huyton.Emergency services were called at around 9pm on Sunday after a man suffered serious injuries to his face and body near Huyton and Prescot Golf Club.He is in a serious but stable condition in hospital.