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  "id": 11160876,
  "title": "Ivan Toney denies Soho nightclub assault",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/ivan-toney-denies-soho-nightclub-assault-11160876",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T09:44:09.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crkgwglz4dd5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ivan Toney, a 30-year-old English footballer from Northampton, has pleaded not guilty to assaulting a man at a Soho nightclub on December 6. According to prosecutors, Toney is accused of headbutting and punching Saber Da Silva at the Wardour Street club. At Westminster Magistrates Court, Toney confirmed his details and entered his not guilty plea to the charge of assault that caused actual bodily harm. The judge, Briony Clarke, noted that the case could proceed in the magistrates court, yet Toney opted for a Crown Court trial with a judge and jury. He was released on unconditional bail until his next appearance at Southwark Crown Court on October 29. Toney has represented England in 10 matches and was part of the team that reached the Euro 2024 final. Throughout his career, he has played for Northampton Town, Wigan Athletic, Peterborough United, and currently for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli.",
  "summary": "England striker Ivan Toney pleads not guilty to assaulting a man at a Soho nightclub last year.",
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        "title": "Ivan Toney denies Soho nightclub assault",
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