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Eni Aluko's lawyer's statement as Barton charged over golf club incident
- Barton and Gary O’Grady charged with Section 18 wounding after an assault near a Merseyside golf club.
- The victims were treated in hospital for serious injuries to the face and body.
- Barton, a former Manchester City and QPR midfielder, is in custody after the alleged attack.
- The incident occurred in Huyton, Merseyside, near Fairway and the golf club.
- The police initially cordoned the Fairway area during the investigation.
- Eni Aluko’s libel case is referenced as the High Court hearing discusses Barton’s arrest.
- Barton has been ordered to pay Aluko more than £300,000 in damages and costs in the libel case.
- Merseyside Police confirmed two people were arrested following the Sunday night assault.
- The police continue to investigate the incident as inquiries proceed.
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