Overview
- Judge David Potter refused Barton's bail application at Liverpool Crown Court on March 20 after most of the hearing was held in private.
- Barton has been held since his March 10 magistrates' court appearance on a charge of assault occasioning grievous bodily harm with intent.
- Prosecutors and police say Kevin Lynch suffered serious facial and body injuries, with uncertainty over potential loss of sight in one eye.
- Barton did not attend the bail hearing and was represented by barrister Simon Csoka KC; his next court date is April 7.
- Co-defendant Gary O'Grady was granted conditional bail, and police conducted extensive forensic searches at Huyton and Prescot Golf Club.