Broadcaster Jeremy Vine has told a jury he felt "wickedly torn down for no reason" by ex-footballer Joey Barton, whose online posts led him to take civil action.

The TV and radio presenter said he intervened to support football commentators Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko after Barton shared an image online of their faces superimposed on to a photograph of notorious serial killers Fred and Rose West.

After a televised FA Cup match between Crystal Palace and Everton in January 2024, the former Manchester City and Newcastle United footballer likened the sports broadcasters to the "Fred and Rose West of commentary".

Responding to the comment, Mr Vine said on X: "What's going on with @Joey7Barton? I just glanced at the Rose West thing... genuinely, is it possible we are dealing with a brain injury

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