Cheshire Constabulary say they made 'multiple attempts' to arrange a voluntary interview with a man after receiving 'reports of offences under the Communications Act'.
Former Premier League footballer Joey Barton has hit out at 'an attempt to intimidate' him and his family after officers contacted him about comments he posted on social media. Cheshire Constabulary have said they made 'multiple attempts' to arrange a voluntary interview with a 41-year-old man from Liverpool. The force added they had tried to arrange the interview after receiving 'reports of offences under the Communications Act'.
He added: 'Either it's a shambles or an attempt to intimidate me and my family. Welcome to North Korea.' Read more from Sky News:Brixton Academy opens after fatal crashHow would a smoking ban work?PM pledges to remove benefits for people not taking jobs A spokesperson for Cheshire Constabulary confirmed the force had been contacted by legal representatives, 'but an interview is yet to be confirmed'.
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