Tandy was later released by Manchester City after breaking his leg whilst out on loan and ending his professional playing career.
Tandy has now decided to sue 3 and a half year after the incident, claiming that as well as being physically scarred, the incident has sent him on a downwards spiral resulting in a suicide attempt.
His solicitor said:
"Mr Tandy is a client of ours and we are in the process of launching civil proceedings.
As a result of the assault by Joey Barton our client has suffered a major psychiatric deterioration in his health that has destroyed any chance he may have had of playing professional football at a high level.
Understandably this is a high-profile case and at this stage we are unable to comment further."
Whilst Barton's agent Willie McKay refused to comment stating:
"I only deal with football matters and do not wish to comment."
Tandy himself said of the move:
"Has been a long time coming, I don't see why he should get off scot-free while I'm left with nothing."
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