Lucy Ward Testifies in Joey Barton Social Media Trial

At Liverpool Crown Court, Lucy Ward testified about Joey Barton’s X posts. Barton, 43, faces 12 counts of sending grossly offensive electronic communications after comparing Ward and Eni Aluko to Fred and Rose West and sharing a doctored image. The defence said the analogy critiqued commentary. Barton denies the alleged offences, said to have occurred between January and March.