Jeremy Vine harassment case against Joey Barton over online ‘paedophilic slurs’ heard in court

Jeremy Vine arrives at the Royal Courts of Justice in London for the first hearing in the libel claim brought by himself against Joey Barton (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Callum Parke

Jeremy Vine was labelled a “nonce” as part of a “calculated and sustained attack” by former footballer Joey Barton, the High Court has been told.

Mr Barton is facing legal action from the TV and radio presenter over 14 online posts, including where he called Mr Vine a “big bike nonce” and a “pedo defender” on X.