The former footballer has alleged Cheshire Police visited his home on multiple occasions.
has claimed he was "visited by police three times in four days" over a tweet - and compared the UK to North Korea., said officers knocked on his door while his children were asleep, describing the encounter as a "shambles" or an "attempt to intimidate his family".Eni Aluko 'scared for safety' as she flees UK following Joey Barton attack
"Asking for a voluntary interview about something I’ve tweeted. Including a couple of women police officers knocking at 9:30pm last night when my kids were in bed."No answer, so he left a voice message for the Sergeant who’d visited on the first occasion."Either it’s a shambles or an attempt to intimidate me and my family. Welcome to North Korea."
Barton has come under fire in recent months for comments he made about women working in men's football, claiming female pundits 'shouldn't be talking with any authority' in the sport. A spokesperson from Cheshire Police said: "Following reports of offences under the Communications Act, we can confirm that we have made multiple attempts to arrange a voluntary interview with a 41-year-old man from Liverpool.Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories? Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know...
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