Former Premier League footballer Joey Barton has been found guilty of assaulting his wife, Georgia Barton. The Westminster Magistrates’ Court announced the verdict on Tuesday.

The incident happened in June 2021 at the couple’s home in Kew, south-west London. Reports say Barton pushed Georgia to the floor and kicked her in the head during a drunken argument. At the time, Barton was the manager of Bristol Rovers.

The argument started after Barton threatened to fight his wife’s brother and father. The couple had been drinking with two other couples while their children were asleep upstairs.

Barton, who previously played for Manchester City and QPR, will be sentenced at a later date.