Newcastle United midfielder Joey Barton has been charged with violent conduct.

The charge relates to an alleged assault on Barton's then Manchester City team-mate Ousmane Dabo at City's Carrington training ground on 1 May 2007.

The incident has been the result of legal proceedings which concluded at Manchester Crown Court on 1 July 2008. The FA has subsequently received all relevant documentation following the conclusion of this case and the charge is based on the certificate of conviction.

Barton has until 13 August to respond to the charge.