Joey Barton, a public figure with a large social media following, recently shared his experience of being visited by the police multiple times in a short span of three days. He revealed that the police sought a voluntary interview with him regarding a tweet he had posted.

Barton expressed his frustration at being approached by Cheshire Police on multiple occasions, including late at night when his children were in bed. He also mentioned providing his solicitor’s information to the police, who attempted to arrange an interview.

Barton engaged with one of his followers who questioned the police’s focus on investigating tweets instead of addressing real street crime. He expressed his disbelief at the situation, comparing it to the Soviet Union and questioning the priorities of the police.

Barton also raised concerns about the timing of the visits, pondering the impact on the officers’ own families. Additionally, Barton’s personal life was briefly touched upon, stating that he is married with four children.

It was also mentioned that the community he belongs to offers special promotions and advertising.