Lucy Ward tells court Joey Barton social media posts scared her

<p>Former footballer on trial over ‘offensive’ social media posts about broadcasters</p><p>Broadcaster and former footballer Lucy Ward was left “intimidated” and “physically scared” by social media posts made by Joey Barton, a jury has heard.</p><p>Ward, 51, was giving evidence to Liverpool crown court on Tuesday in a case against former footballer and manager Barton, 43, who is accused of 12 counts of sending a grossly offensive electronic communication with intent to cause distress or anxiety.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/nov/04/lucy-ward-tells-court-joey-barton-social-media-posts-scared-her">Continue reading...</a>