England footballer Ivan Toney charged with assault at Soho nightclub
The 30-year-old former Brentford striker is due to appear in court next month.
England footballer Ivan Toney has been officially charged with assault following an incident at a nightclub in central London. The 30-year-old, who is currently playing for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli, was charged on July 31st in relation to an alleged incident that occurred on December 6th at Wardour Street in Soho. Toney, who previously played for Brentford and is a former Brentford striker, will make his appearance in Westminster Magistrates Court on September 24th.
According to a spokesperson for Toney, the footballer acknowledges the charge and is optimistic about proving his innocence in court. Toney's career has taken him from Northampton Town to Newcastle, Peterborough, and Brentford before moving to Saudi Arabia in 2024. He was a surprise inclusion in England's World Cup squad, with his only other appearance for the national team being as a late substitute in the 2-1 semi-final loss to Argentina.
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