LIVERPOOL: Ross Barkley's lawyers say the Everton midfielder was attacked by a stranger during a night out. A Liverpool police force is investigating the incident, footage of which appeared on social media showing Barkley getting punched in the face. Law firm Himsworths Legal says in a statement that 'Ross was the victim of an unprovoked attack by a stranger who approached him on Sunday evening.' Barkley played in Everton's 4-2 victory over Leicester at Goodison Park hours before the incident. Merseyside Police say they haven't received a report about an assault but are making inquiries.