Ivan Toney denies Soho nightclub assault
England striker Ivan Toney pleads not guilty to assaulting a man at a Soho nightclub last year.
England footballer Ivan Toney appeared in Westminster Magistrates Court on 7 December to deny allegations of assaulting a man at a Soho nightclub on December 6. Toney, 30, from Northampton, pleaded not guilty to a charge of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, claiming he headbutted and punched Saber Da Silva at Wardour Street nightclub.
District Judge Briony Clarke stated the case could proceed in the magistrates court, but Toney opted for a Crown Court trial with a judge and jury. He was released on unconditional bail until a hearing at Southwark Crown Court on October 29. Toney is an experienced international player, having earned 10 caps for England and participated in the Euro 2024 final.
He began his career at Northampton Town and played for Wigan Athletic, Peterborough United, and Brentford before joining Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli.
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