England forward Toney charged with assault
Ivan Toney, who was part of England's World Cup squad this summer, is charged with assault following an incident last December.
England soccer player Ivan Toney faces assault charges following an incident at a London nightclub. The 30-year-old, currently playing for Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli, was charged on July 31st, stemming from an altercation on Wardour Street in Soho on December 6th. Toney, who featured in England's 6-4 victory over France in the World Cup's "bronze final," stands accused of assault causing actual bodily harm.
He is set to make his appearance in Westminster Magistrates' Court on September 24th. Toney's representative commented, "Ivan accepts the charge and while naturally dismayed, he eagerly anticipates the opportunity to prove his innocence in court." Toney's career has seen him start at Northampton Town, with stints at Newcastle, Peterborough, and Brentford before relocating to Saudi Arabia in 2024.
Despite being an unexpected pick for England's World Cup team, his involvement with the national side is limited to the France match and a late substitution in the 2-1 semifinal loss to Argentina.
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