Police contact ex-footballer Joey Barton over social media posts

Former Premier League footballer Joey Barton has been contacted by police in England over comments posted on social media.

Police in Cheshire confirmed they had received “reports of offences under the Communications Act”.

The force said officers had made “multiple attempts” to arrange a voluntary interview with a 41-year-old man from Liverpool.

In a statement on X, Mr Barton said he had been “visited 4 times in 3 days by Cheshire Police” who he claims had asked for a voluntary interview “about something I’ve tweeted”.

I’ve been visited 4 times in 3 days by Cheshire Police. Asking for a Voluntary interview about something I’ve tweeted.